Low Fat Thanksgiving Day Stuffing

Delight your holiday guests with this flavorful Low Fat Thanksgiving Day Stuffing, a guilt-free twist on a holiday classic! Made with hearty whole-grain bread cubes and packed with nutrient-rich vegetables like celery, carrots, and onions, this recipe is brimming with wholesome goodness. Fresh herbs including parsley, sage, and thyme infuse each bite with savory, aromatic flavor, while a touch of olive oil and low-sodium vegetable broth keep things perfectly moist without unnecessary fat. Egg whites provide structure, creating a light yet satisfying texture that's golden brown on top and tender inside. Ready in just an hour, this healthy stuffing recipe is an ideal low-fat, high-flavor side dish that complements any Thanksgiving spread beautifully. Perfect for those seeking a lighter, delicious option for the holiday table!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups whole-grain bread, cubed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 2 small carrots, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large egg whites

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the cubed whole-grain bread evenly onto a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10 minutes, or until lightly crisp. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, fresh parsley, sage, thyme, and rosemary. Sprinkle evenly with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium vegetable broth and egg whites. Pour the mixture over the bread and vegetables, tossing gently to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.

Step 5

Transfer the stuffing mixture to a large, lightly greased baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the stuffing is golden brown on top and warmed through.

Step 7

Serve the stuffing hot as a delicious, low-fat side dish for your Thanksgiving feast.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2112.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3515.6

Total Fat 54.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7744.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 595.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 87.7g	0%
Total Sugars 94.1g
Protein 131.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 973.1mg	0%
Iron 34.2mg	0%
Potassium 3021.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.5%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 70.1%