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Old Fashioned Dressing

Old Fashioned Dressing in a serving dish
Makes: 10 servings

Some call it dressing, while others call it stuffing. Either way, you'll call it delicious! Enjoy this old fashioned dressing with your next holiday meal or as a family-friendly side dish.

Ingredients

  • 8 slices whole wheat bread, cubed
  • 4 tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 2 cups celery, diced
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mushroom, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • 3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or turkey)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Toast bread cubes and set aside for later use.
  3. Melt margarine or butter in medium size fry pan.
  4. Add celery and onion; cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. Add parsley, mushrooms, seasonings, and broth. Cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and add the toasted bread cubes. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

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Source:

Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 140
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 235 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 78 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 250 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 140
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 78 mg
Potassium 250 mg
Sodium 235 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 33 mg
Phosphorus 108 mg
Selenium 9 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 55 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Vitamin C 3 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 30 mcg
Folate 28 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 15 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 ounces
Vegetables 1/4 cups

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Very good, and quick to make. We made a 30-minute Thanksgiving meal with this!
12/27/07
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