Sweet almond stuffing

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsLoaf wheat bread, cubed
cupAlmonds, slivered
1cupOnions, diced
3tablespoonsOlive oil
1cupApple, diced
cupRaisins
2tablespoonsParsley
teaspoonThyme
teaspoonSage
4cupsVegetable stock
Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. Place bread cubes on a baking sheet & toast in the oven for 15 minutes, stirring occaasionally during that time.

In a small skillet, toast the almonds over very low heat until lightly browned & aromatic, about 5 minutes.

In a stock pot, heat oil. Saute the onion & celery until the onion is soft & translucent. Add the apple & the raisins & saute for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat & stir in the bread cubes & almonds. Mix in the remaining ingredients.

Transfer the stuffing mixture to a large casserole dish & bake until browned on top, about 45 minutes.

MARK'S NOTE: Alternatively, use it as a stuffing for squash.

"Vegetarian Gourmet" Fall, 1995 * CROSSPOSTED Submitted By GOURMET On 11-30-95