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Sweet & Savory Date Stuffing

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 Sweet & Savory Date Stuffing 

Add a naturally sweet twist to a holiday classic with this Sweet & Savory Date Stuffing. Made with Medjool dates, sourdough bread, fresh herbs, and savory vegetables, this golden, flavorful stuffing is the perfect addition to any holiday table. 

Recipe by Natalia Katz

Ingredients

  • 6 Natural Delights Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 1lb sourdough loaf, torn into 1-inch pieces, around 10 cups
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 medium stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs, any combination of sage, rosemary or thyme
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken, or vegetable broth
  • 2 large eggs, whisked

Preparation

On a large pan, melt butter. Add onion, celery, garlic, salt and cook for about 8 minutes until softened. Stir in chopped dates and cook for an additional minute.

Meanwhile, tear a loaf of bread into 1-inch pieces and add to a large bowl. Add the cooked mixture, fresh herbs, broth and whisked eggs. Mix together until the stuffing is moist but not soggy.

Transfer to a bake dish, cover and bake at 375 for 25 min. Uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden.

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*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber. The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy to the body over a longer period of time.