Chestnut Stuffing with Shiitake Mushrooms, Apricots and Fresh Herbs
A simple and bold chestnut stuffing with a great well rounded flavor. Just the right amount of dried fruit, veggies and tarragon. Try different varieties of breads to produce unique textures.
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter I use organic
- ½ cup shallots peeled and chopped
- ½ cup scallions whites and light greens, cleaned- sliced thin
- 1 cup celery peeled. chopped fine
- ½ cup carrot peeled, chopped fine
- 1 ½ cups shiitake mushrooms cleaned, sliced 1/3 " thick
- ½ cup dried apricot halves sliced, 1/3" thick
- 1 cup roasted chestnuts crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 cup chicken stock
- ½ cup water
- 6 cups bread cubes whole grain type
- 6 cups bread cubes country white or marble
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Cut bread slices into 1/2 " cubes. Spread on two baking sheets and toast until dry, and just golden, about 10 minutes. Reserve.
- In a large pot, add the butter, melt over moderate heat. Add the shallots, scallions, celery and carrots. Cook, stirring until softened, 10 minutes.
- Add shiitake mushrooms and apricots, stir for 5 minutes. Add the chestnuts, sage, tarragon, salt and pepper. Stir well. Add the reserved toasted bread cubes, stir to combine all.
- Add the chicken stock and water, stir well. The liquid and vegetables will moisten the bread.
- Turn the heat off, let sit 10 minutes. Taste for seasonings.
- Stuff your turkey with half of the mixture if desired. Or place the stuffing in a buttered baking pan to fit. Cover with foil and reheat in a 350 degree oven. Add a few tablespoons of broth if needed.
- Broil 8 inches from the heat source for a few minutes if you like a crisped topped stuffing.Garnish with a plenty of fresh parsley!
Notes
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 985IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg