Clean Eating Fig,Apple and Sage Stuffing

Serves: 16   Prep Time: 25 min.  Total Time:  35 min.

I found this recipe on the Clean Eating Magazine website. I could not find figs at the store so I replaced them with unsweetened dried cherries. I did not like the cherry taste, next time around I would make a different choice. Other than that it was really good! Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 24-oz loaf whole wheat bread trimmed of crust and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2-3 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
• 3-4 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 1 large white onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. dried thyme 
• 1 tsp. dried rosemary 
• 1 tsp. chili powder 
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt 
• fresh ground black pepper to taste 
• 10-12 unsweetened dried figs, chopped 
• 2 apples, cored and chopped 
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Fresh sage

DIRECTIONS:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Divide bread among a rimmed baking sheet and arrange in a single layer; bake for 6-8 minutes until lightly toasted. 
2. While bread is toasting in a large saucepan heat oil on medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook for 8-10 minutes until tender; stirring occasionally. Stir in thyme, rosemary, chili powder, salt and pepper. Add figs and apples; stir well. 
3. Remove from heat, add bread; stir well to combine. Stir in broth and sage. 
4. Enjoy