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Watch Us Cook Corn Bread Stuffing with Chestnuts and Figs Recipe - The Health eCookingŪ Show

This gluten free stuffing recipe will have Thanksgiving dinner guests raving. Make ahead and free up time for the rest of your Turkey Day prep.

 
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Heart Healthy Recipe - Gluten Free Recipe

Yield: 8 Servings

Cornbread Stuffing with Chestnuts and Figs

  • 1 cup diced dried figs

  • 1/4 cup 100% corn bourbon or orange juice

  • 3 cups stale gluten-free cornbread, crumbled

  • 3/4 cup onion, diced

  • 1 cup celery, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 cup cooked chestnuts, chopped

  • 1/2 tsp fresh sage, chopped

  • 1/2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 2 cups fat free chicken broth

  • 3 egg whites

  • 1/4 tsp pepper

  • Preheat oven to 350˚.

    Soak figs in bourbon or orange juice until soft. Once soft, remove from liquid.

    Combine cornbread, onion, celery, garlic, chestnuts, seasonings and figs in a bowl. Add chicken broth and mix well. Let stand 5 minutes. Lightly whisk egg whites and fold into mixture.

    Evenly spread mixture into a nonstick baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake for 45 minutes or until light brown.

    Nutrition facts (per serving): Calories: 283; Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 35mg; Sodium: 562mg; Carbohydrates: 51g; Fiber: 5g; Protein: 9g

      Last Reviewed: October 2009


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