Wholesome Apple-Hazelnut Stuffing

• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small carrot, shredded
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups cubed day-old whole wheat bread
• 1-1/2 cups shredded peeled tart apples (about 2 medium)
• 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

1. In a
2. , saute celery and onion in oil for 4 minutes. Add the carrot, parsley and rosemary; saute 2-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
3. In a large bowl, combine the vegetable mixture, bread cubes, apples and hazelnuts. In a small bowl, combine the egg, cider, pepper and salt. Add to stuffing mixture and mix well.
4. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350u0b0 for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165u0b0.

celery, onion, olive oil, carrot, fresh parsley, fresh rosemary, garlic, whole wheat bread, tart apples, hazelnuts, egg, apple cider, ground pepper, salt

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/wholesome-apple-hazelnut-stuffing/ (may not work)