Apple + Almond Stuffing

Apple and Almond Stuffing 

(Taken from the Beachbody website!)

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 45 mins

Total time: 1 hour

Serves: 6 servings, about 1½ cups each

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 6 cups whole-grain bread cubes
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cups coarsely chopped apples (about 3 medium apples)
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh sage (or thyme)
• ½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
• ½ tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 cups low-sodium organic vegetable (or chicken) broth
• ¾ cup chopped almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Lightly coat a 3-quart baking dish with spray. Set aside.
3. Spread bread evenly on large, rimmed baking sheet. Bake for15 minutes, rotating pan half-way through. Set aside.
4. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
6. Add apples; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until apples are tender-crisp.
7. Combine onion mixture, bread, sage, salt, pepper, broth, and almonds in a large bowl; mix well.
8. Place stuffing in prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until cooked through.
9. ENJOY!!!

I was pleasantly surprised by how much I loved this dish and I hope you love it just as much as I do!! :)

xoxo, 

Katie