This dairy, gluten and animal product free recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone around the table this Thanksgiving, and is so easy, delicious (and nutritious!) that you may find yourself making our stuffing a staple in your recipe rotation this season!
apples are rich in fiber, which has been shown to help lower cholesterol and support healthy digestion
onions contain sulfites which help to naturally remove toxins from the body
sweet potatoes contain choline, which has been shown to help reduce inflammation
honeynut squash contains vitamin a, an essential nutrient needed to support the immune system
walnuts have been shown to help increase good gut bacteria which helps to support a variety of vital functions
almonds contain magnesium, a mineral involved in more than 300 of the body's vital processes, including blood sugar balance and nerve and muscle health
natural sea salt plays a vital role in fluid balance and helps the maintain proper hydration
Happy Harvest Vegetable Stuffing
INGREDIENTS
3 cups japanese sweet potatoes, 1/4 inch dice
3 cups honeynut squash, peeled, seeded, 1/2 inch dice
2 cups sweet onions, peeled, 1-inch dice
1 cup gala apples, peeled, 1-inch dice
2 tbsp coconut oil
3/4 cup almond meal (or flax meal, if you are avoiding nuts)
1 cup raw walnuts
1.5 tsp+ flakey sea salt - I love SALTERY's Duxbury Salt!
METHOD
Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add all of the sweet potatoes, honeynut squash, sweet onions, gala apples, and duxbury saltworks classic sea salt to the pan and cook for ten minutes while stirring every three minutes.
Then, reduce heat to medium and add 3/4 cup almond meal, 1/4 cup at a time, folding into the mix the evening before adding the next 1/4 cup.
Next, add 1 cup of raw walnuts and continue cooking for five minutes.
Finally, season to taste with sea salt and serve alone as a satisfying plant based meal, or as a side with your favorite holiday mains.
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