Fig-and-Almond Bread Stuffing with Fennel

Name: Fig-and-Almond Bread Stuffing with Fennel
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 355 milliliters ounces sliced almonds; 340 grams peasant bread, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 larges carrots, finely chopped; 3 ribs celery ribs, finely chopped; 8 larges eggs, lightly beaten; 1 fennel bulb, cored and finely chopped; 1 Tbsp fennel seeds, finely chopped; 473 milliliters 12 ounces dried Black Mission figs , stemmed and coarsely chopped; 2 Tbsps chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 591 milliliters chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 Tbsps chopped sage; 12 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 6 Tbsps unsalted butter, plus more for greasing

Fig-and-Almond Bread Stuffing with Fennel might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 305 calories, 12g of protein, and 19g of fat. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have eggs, fennel seeds, mission figs, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Thanksgiving. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 35

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Spread the bread on a large baking sheet and toast for about 15 minutes, stirring once, until slightly dry.

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Spread

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Spread the almonds on another baking sheet and toast for 5 minutes, until lightly browned.

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Let the almonds cool, then lightly crush them.

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Transfer the bread and almonds to a large bowl and add the figs, sage and parsley.

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In a large skillet, melt the 6 tablespoons of butter.

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Add the onion, celery, carrots, chopped fennel bulb, garlic and fennel seeds and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

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