Best Low Fat Turkey Dressing Recipes

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MOM'S STUFFING, LIGHTENED UP



Mom's Stuffing, Lightened Up image

My Mom makes the BEST stuffing, it's the one thing I crave every Thanksgiving! This recipe has been remade like Mom's, only just a bit healthier!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 12 oz loaf whole wheat french bread (cut into small cubes)
3 slices center cut bacon (minced)
1 tbsp butter
1 large onion (minced)
3 medium stalks celery (minced)
10 fresh sage leaves (minced)
2/3 cup chopped parsley
salt and fresh pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon Bell's Turkey Seasoning (or poultry seasoning)
1 large egg (beaten)
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup water
cooking spray

Steps:

  • If your bread is fresh, preheat the oven and bake the bread cubes on 2 baking sheets at 250°F for about 30 minutes, stirring half way until the bread is completely firm.
  • Increase the oven to 350°F.
  • In a large saute pan over medium heat cook bacon for about 2 minutes. Add butter; when melted add onions, celery, parsley, sage, Bell's seasoning, salt and pepper and saute on medium low until soft, about 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool a few minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine chicken broth and egg.
  • In a large bowl add bread and combine with sauteed vegetables. Add chicken broth and egg mixture and combine well. If stuffing is too dry, add a little more broth or water until you have the right consistency.
  • Spray a casserole with cooking spray, add stuffing. (If making ahead cover with foil and refrigerate).
  • If making alongside a turkey, pour some of the pan juices from the cooked turkey over the stuffing. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 /4 cup, Calories 161 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 455 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g

LOW FAT THANKSGIVING DAY STUFFING



Low Fat Thanksgiving Day Stuffing image

Traditional flavor with minimum dietary impact. TIP: if you like crusty stuffing, remove foil the last 15 minutes of baking.

Provided by iching53

Categories     Grains

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 ounces sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 cup mushroom, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup celery leaves, chopped (from inner celery ribs)
1 lb reduced-calorie whole wheat bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and dried overnight (or in the oven)
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups turkey broth or 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, as needed
1/2 cup egg substitute

Steps:

  • In a big skillet, brown the sausage bits gently in half the butte, reduce heat to medium.
  • Add chopped or minced onions, mushrooms, celery, and celery leaves.
  • Cook, stirring often, until the onions are golden, about 8 minutes.
  • Scrape the vegetable mixture into a big bowl; mix in the bread cubes, parsley, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Gradually stir in broth combined with the egg substitute, until the stuffing is evenly moistened but not soggy.
  • Transfer stuffing to a lightly buttered casserole dish; drizzle with additional broth and remaining melted butter as desired, cover, and bake in a preheated 350° oven for 30-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.9, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 903.2, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 4, Protein 9.9

LOW FAT TURKEY DRESSING



Low Fat Turkey Dressing image

I have a goal to make a points-friendly Thanksgiving feast. This is my version of light turkey dressing. The spices "make" it. If you can do fresh spices, go for it!

Provided by MsTeechur

Categories     Thanksgiving

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 slices light whole grain bread
2 ounces fresh sage
1 small onion
2 tablespoons rosemary
1/2 cup fat free chicken broth
2 stalks celery
1/3 cup cranberries
1 small apple

Steps:

  • Cube bread into small cubes.
  • Core, peel, and cut apples.
  • Saute onions, celery, apples, cranberries, and spices in broth (add more broth or water if needed).
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix with bread chunks.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
  • Keep covered but check for drying.
  • Add more water/broth if it dries out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.1, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 40, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 1

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