Classic Stuffing Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat and adds a distinct flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal binds ingredients while being egg-free.

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

Melt a few tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and celery with a little salt, cooking until soft.

Add green and red bell peppers and sauté until golden.

Stir in ground black pepper, parsley, and sage, then turn off the heat.

In a large bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables with stale Italian bread.

Pour in chicken stock and mix until the bread is moistened, but not soaking wet.

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if desired.

Butter a baking dish and transfer the stuffing mixture into it, evening it out.

Cover tightly with foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

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