Apricot & Toasted Pecan Stuffing Recipe
Recipe
Ingredients
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
3/4 cup red onion, chopped
1 each garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp oil
1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped
2 tsp rosemary
2 tsp sage
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
6 cup dry bread cubes
1 3/4 cup vegetable stock
Recipe
Preparation
Preheat oven to 325F.
Dry roast pecans in a medium sized skillet over medium heat until
fragrant, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Transfer to a large
serving bowl & set aside.
Saute onion & garlic in oil in the same skillet until just browned,
about 5 minutes. Add the apricot, rosemary, sage & parsley & saute
just until heated through. Add to the bowl containing the pecans &
mix well.
Stir in the bread cubes & add the stock, 1/2 cup at a time until it
is the desired moistness. Transfer to a casserole dish, cover & bake
for 20 minutes. Baste occasionally with additional stock. Remove the
cover & bake for a further 20 minutes.
"Vegetarian Gourmet" Fall, 1995
Servings:
10
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