We are quickly approaching the holiday season, and we all know what that means – it is time to eat! Don’t fret – you can still eat heart-healthy during the holidays. Check out this low-sodium turkey stuffing recipe and try serving it at your Thanksgiving feast. It is tasty and healthy too.
Ingredients
- 6 cups cubed bread (no salt – toasted) (about 8 slices)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 2 cups chopped mushroom
- 2 cups chopped apple
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon savory
- 1/2 tablespoon sage
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 cup apple juice
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 276
- Total Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
- Sodium: 33 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Potassium: 320 mg
Directions
- Saute the cubed bread, butter, onion, celery, mushroom, apple and pecans.
- Add the savory, sage, thyme, pepper, garlic powder, and apple juice.
- Bake in a pan at 350 degrees for 20 – 30 minutes
Recipe courtesy of American Association of Heart Failure Nurses
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