Seven Whole Grain Harvest Stuffing

For Thanksgiving or any holiday meal, offer this tasty, healthful alternative packed with 7 whole grain Kashi® Nuggets, apples, fresh veggies, and flavorful seasonings.

Makes 12 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Kashi® Nuggets cereal
• 1 organic red apple, coarsely chopped (unpeeled)
• 2 organic yellow onions, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups organic carrots, small julienne cut
• 1 cup organic celery, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon each black pepper and sea salt
• 1 (14oz) can all-natural chicken or vegetable broth
• ¾ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in skillet and add onion, celery and carrots. Cook for about 3-5 minutes or until veggies are slightly soft.
2. Add salt, pepper, cinnamon, and poultry seasoning, and chicken broth to veggie mixture – mix well.
3. Add Kashi® Nuggets cereal, chopped apples and walnuts to veggie mixture. Continue to cook for only about 1 minute, mixing gently. Do not overcook; cereal will get soggy.
4. Place prepared stuffing in 8x8 baking dish and bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until topping is lightly browned and a bit crunchy. Do not over bake; it will dry out.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: ½ cup of prepared stuffing, Calories 150, Calories from Fat 50, Total Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 0.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 360mg, Potassium 190mg, Total Carbohydrate 25g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 5g, Other Carbohydrate 16g, Protein 4g, Vitamin A 50%, Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 2%, Iron 4%