Holiday Sage and Apple Stuffing (Vegetarian)
Sure to be a holiday favorite, this meatless stuffing uses almond flour to create a tasty alternative to the traditional bread stuffing.
- 7 cups red onion, diced
- 5 cups celery, diced
- 2 1/2 cups Granny Smith apple, cored and diced
- 1/2 cup dried Bing cherries
- 4 cups almond meal (You can purchase or make your own by grinding soaked and dehydrated almonds with a high-speed blender.)
- 4 – 6 leaves of sage, chopped
- 1 sprig of fresh thyme, remove stem and chop leaves
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, remove stem and chop leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil
- 6 eggs, whisked
- Set oven to 350°.
- Grease a large baking dish with ghee or coconut oil.
- Add 4 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil to a saucepan and warm over low/med heat.
- Add onion and sauté over medium heat for 5 – 8 minutes, until onions are translucent.
- Add celery, apple, and herbs. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour and dried Bing cherries.
- Add the lightly beaten eggs and 1 tablespoon of melted ghee or coconut oil to the bowl. Mix well.
- Combine remaining ingredients and spread evenly into a baking dish.
- Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
