Paleo Apple, Cranberry, Pecan Stuffing

Paleo Apple, Cranberry, Pecan Stuffing

Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 8 ounces bacon chopped
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 6 celery stalks
  • 2 onions large, diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 1 turnip medium, cubed
  • 1 green apple cored and diced, not peeled
  • 8 ounces portobello mushrooms coarsely chopped, 1-inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vigenar
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup pecans coarsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning e.g., Savory Spice Sage & Savory Stuffing Seasoning
  • 0.5 cup parsley minced
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Soak chia seeds in 1/2 cup chicken broth. Cook the chopped bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat untill the fat starts to release. Add coconut oil, celery, onions, carrots, turnip and apple. Cook for 5-10 minutes. Add the mushrooms and saute for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat.Place the remaining ingredients (vinegar through broth) and the soaked chia seeds with any extra liquid, in a large bowl. Add sauteed mixture and blend well. Salt and pepper to taste.Spread stuffing in a 9x13 inch baking pan; bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes or until lightly browned (not chocolate brown!). Let stand 10 minutes before serving.Vegan version: Recipe can be made vegan by replacing the bacon with an extra tablespoon of coconut oil, 1-2 tablespoons sage or poultry seasoning and 8 ounces of mushrooms, and replacing the eggs with an extra 2 tablespoons chia seeds soaked in vegetable broth.  (Recipe #603)