Go Back

Apple-Rice Stuffing

This recipe contains 38% fewer calories, 75% less fat, 66% less sodium, and 66% more fiber than regular stuffing.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 Servings
Course: Side Dish
Calories: 106
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups diced apples
  • 3 cups onions
  • 3 cups celery
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cups stuffing made without fat, or 1 box of Stove Top brand stuffing
  • 3 cup cups cooked brown rice 1rice plus 2 cups water cooked for 30 minutes in the microwave
  • 1 cup low-sodium broth

Method
 

  1. Sauté the apples, onions, and celery in the butter.
  2. When they are soft (about 5 minutes), add the prepared stuffing, rice, and broth. Combine well and place in covered casserole or baking dish.
  3. Bake for 45 minutes at 350°F.

Notes

Chef's Tips: If you can find a whole-grain stuffing mix, that would really be best. Substitute olive oil for half the butter.
Copyright foodandhealth.com, reprinted with permission.