Community Chef Series - Holiday Stuffing - GROW Community Food Literacy Centre

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while providing a similar flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber and nutrients.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Zucchini provides a similar texture and moisture.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Cube the butter and place it into a sauté pan.

Chop the onion and garlic, then add them to the pan.

Chop the celery and carrots, adding about 1 cup of carrots and 3/4 cup of celery to the pan.

Sauté the vegetables until they become translucent, being careful not to overcook them.

Chop the fresh sage and add it to the sautéed vegetables.

Cut the bread into cubes, using any type of bread preferred, such as plain white or brioche.

Combine the sautéed mixture with the cubed bread in a mixing bowl.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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