Low Fat Thanksgiving Day Stuffing
Delight your holiday guests with this flavorful Low Fat Thanksgiving Day Stuffing, a guilt-free twist on a holiday classic! Made with hearty whole-grain bread cubes and packed with nutrient-rich vegetables like celery, carrots, and onions, this recipe is brimming with wholesome goodness. Fresh herbs including parsley, sage, and thyme infuse each bite with savory, aromatic flavor, while a touch of olive oil and low-sodium vegetable broth keep things perfectly moist without unnecessary fat. Egg whites provide structure, creating a light yet satisfying texture that's golden brown on top and tender inside. Ready in just an hour, this healthy stuffing recipe is an ideal low-fat, high-flavor side dish that complements any Thanksgiving spread beautifully. Perfect for those seeking a lighter, delicious option for the holiday table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups whole-grain bread, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 2 small carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large egg whites
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the cubed whole-grain bread evenly onto a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10 minutes, or until lightly crisp. Set aside to cool.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, fresh parsley, sage, thyme, and rosemary. Sprinkle evenly with salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium vegetable broth and egg whites. Pour the mixture over the bread and vegetables, tossing gently to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
Transfer the stuffing mixture to a large, lightly greased baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the stuffing is golden brown on top and warmed through.
Serve the stuffing hot as a delicious, low-fat side dish for your Thanksgiving feast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.8 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7745 mg | 337% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 595.7 g | 217% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 87.7 g | 313% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.1 g | ||
| Protein | 131.0 g | 262% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 973 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 34.2 mg | 190% | |
| Potassium | 3021 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
