Zucchini Stuffing With Mushrooms and Garlic

Zucchini Stuffing With Mushrooms and Garlic

We gave traditional bread stuffing a lean makeover. Our healthier version uses whole grain bread and is loaded with colorful veggies!

Zucchini Stuffing
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Zucchini Stuffing with Mushrooms and Garlic

This hearty Zucchini Stuffing is perfect for Thanksgiving!

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Servings 10 servings
Calories 122 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 medium shallots chopped
  • 2 medium celery stalks chopped
  • 2 medium bell peppers (any color) chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini sliced
  • 1 medium yellow squash sliced
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 8 cups whole-grain bread cubes
  • 3 cups low-sodium organic chicken broth or veggie broth
  • 2 Tbsp. white wine optional
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. 1. Heat oven at 350° F.

  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. Add onions, shallots, celery, and bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until onion is translucent.

  4. Add garlic, zucchini, squash, and mushrooms; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

  5. Combine onion mixture, parsley, raisins, bread, broth, and wine (if desired) in a large bowl; mix well.

  6. Place stuffing in a 3-quart baking dish lightly covered in spray. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Stuffing with Mushrooms and Garlic
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 122 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 121mg5%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 5g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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