Herbed Apricot-Pecan Stuffing

Name: Herbed Apricot-Pecan Stuffing
Prep time: 1 h 42 min
Cook time: 1 h 42 min
Total time: 1 h 42 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 ribs celery, finely chopped; 237 milliliters dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 2 larges eggs, lightly beaten; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh sage; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 710 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth; 2 onions, finely chopped; 118 milliliters coarsely chopped pecans, toasted; 12 servings Salt and pepper; 8 Tbsps (1 stick) unsalted butter

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Herbed Apricot-Pecan Stuffing a try. One serving contains 382 calories, 12g of protein, and 15g of fat. This recipe serves 12. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Thanksgiving. Head to the store and pick up 2-inch cubes bread, parsley, sage, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 42 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300F.

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Spread bread cubes in a flat layer on 2 baking sheets. Toast, stirring often, until dried but not browned, about 20 minutes.

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Spread

Toast

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Transfer to a bowl; cool completely. Increase oven temperature to 375F.

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Melt butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.

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Butter

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Add onions and celery; saut until softened but not browned, 3 to 5 minutes.

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Onion

Add sage, parsley and thyme.

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Thyme

Sage

Pour in broth, increase heat to high and bring to a boil.

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Broth

Remove from heat; cool slightly.

Add eggs to bowl with bread cubes; stir to coat.

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Egg

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Pour in broth mixture; stir in apricots and pecans. Season with 1/2 tsp. salt and 3/4 tsp. pepper. Spoon into a greased 3-quart baking dish. (Can be done to this point up to 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)

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Apricot