The Ultimate Fiber Holiday Stuffing

Servings

serves 4

Take your family’s traditional stuffing in an exciting new direction with this unique take on a holiday classic. Flax seed meal and hemp seed hearts bring added fiber (studies indicate many Americans don’t get enough fiber on a daily basis) and a flavorful twist that pairs perfectly with poultry.

Ingredients

2 carrots (small chop)

2 celery ribs (small chop)

1 onion (small chop)

2 cloves garlic (finely diced)

6 cups multigrain bread (½ inch cubed)

3 cups vegetable stock

4 tablespoons Flax Seed Meal, Organic

1 sprig rosemary

2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic

1 tablespoon Hemp Seed Hearts, Organic

2 teaspoons sea salt

Directions

In stock pot, place 3 cups of vegetable stock with 1 sprig of rosemary on medium low heat.
Preheat oven to 350° F.
In a baking sheet, combine multigrain bread with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 4 ablespoons flax meal.
Place in oven for 10 minutes.
In a sauté pan, place 1 tablespoon olive oil.
On medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrots.
Add 1 teaspoon of sea salt and continue to sauté for 5 minutes.
Add organic hemp seed hearts and continue to sauté for 1 minute.
Add toasted bread to vegetable mixture and add warm vegetable stock.
Combine until the bread mixture becomes moist.
Place the stuffing mixture in an 8 x 8 pan.
Place in oven for 10 to 15 minutes at 350° F.
Serve warm and enjoy!