Millet bulgur and chestnut stuffing is a delicious and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is made with a combination of millet, bulgur, chestnuts, and spices, and can be cooked in a variety of ways. This versatile dish can be baked, steamed, or even fried, making it a great option for any occasion. With its nutty flavor and hearty texture, millet bulgur and chestnut stuffing is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CHESTNUT STUFFING
Studded with meaty chestnuts and fragrant with parsley and sage, this stuffing is equally good cooked inside or outside the turkey (try our Classic Brined and Roasted Turkey recipe). You will need to dry the bread cubes overnight; transfer them to resealable plastic bags until you're ready to make the stuffing, up to 1 day more.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Yield Serves 10 to 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spread bread cubes in single layers on baking sheets. Let dry at room temperature, uncovered, overnight.
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add chestnuts; cook until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain; let cool slightly. Peel and quarter chestnuts; set aside. Peeled chestnuts can be refrigerated in an airtight container 2 to 3 days.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery; cook, stirring, until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add sage; cook 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup stock; cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer onion mixture to a large bowl. Add remaining 4 1/2 cups stock, the chestnuts, bread, salt, and parsley; season with pepper. Toss to combine. If not stuffing turkey, transfer to a buttered 17-by-12-inch baking dish. Cover; bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until hot and golden brown, 30 minutes more.
BULGUR STUFFING
Very nice alternative to rice. If you're looking for a healthy alternative to dressing, this dish has the flavors of stuffing - without the fat.
Provided by Juenessa
Categories Low Protein
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In small saucepan, bring chicken broth and salt to boil; add bulgur.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until broth is absorbed and bulgur is tender.
- In small skillet, heat olive oil.
- Add vegetables and saute until onion is tender but not brown.
- Add garlic at the last minute or two.
- Stir in cooked bulgur.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.1, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 471.7, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1, Protein 4.8
MILLET, BULGUR, AND CHESTNUT STUFFING
Cranberries and chestnuts bring traditional Thanksgiving flavors to this remarkably light, nutty, satisfying side.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook millet and bulgur separately.
- Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add shallots, celery, and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chestnuts and herbs, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
- Slowly add stock, scraping bottom of pan. Raise heat to medium-high, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cranberries, and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the millet, bulgur, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, until heated through. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day (bring to room temperature or warm gently over low heat before serving).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 g, Cholesterol 3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 506 g
BULGUR STUFFING
Steps:
- Melt butter in large skillet. Add onions, coriander and cumin. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
- Add almonds, apricots and raisins. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until almonds are golden. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add bulgur, cinnamon, cloves, salt and pepper, and mix well. Refrigerate stuffing before using.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 300, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 276 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHESTNUT STUFFING
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Add oil and butter to a hot casserole. Sweat carrots, onions, and celery and cook until soft, but without color. Remove from heat and add marjoram and thyme. In a bowl combine focaccia, vegetables, hot stock, cider, and chestnuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Place in covered baking dish and bake for 30 minutes
CIABATTA STUFFING WITH CHESTNUTS AND PANCETTA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Butter a 15 by 10 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a large bowl. Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, rosemary, and garlic. Saute until the onions are very tender, about 12 minutes. Gently stir in the chestnuts and parsley. Transfer the onion mixture to the large bowl with the pancetta. Add the bread and Parmesan and toss to coat. Add enough broth to the stuffing mixture to moisten. Season the stuffing, to taste, with salt and pepper. Mix in the eggs.
- Transfer the stuffing to the prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered side down, and bake until the stuffing is heated through, about 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until the top is crisp and golden, about 15 minutes longer.
CHESTNUT STUFFING
I have had this stuffing every Thanksgiving my entire life (26 years, that's a lot of stuffing!), it is truly a family tradition. Trust me, this is the best stuffing you'll ever taste! Thanks goes out to my Nana, the best cook in the Midwest!
Provided by KBROWN26
Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Vegetarian Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- With a sharp knife, cut slits in the surface of the chestnuts. Place chestnuts in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 25 minutes, or until tender. Drain, peel, and chop.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in chestnuts, onion, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning, and cook until onions are tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium baking dish, and mix with the cubed bread.
- In a small bowl, beat together eggs and milk, and drizzle over the cubed bread mixture.
- Bake 30 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until surface is crisp and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 35.2 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 744.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
BRIOCHE CHESTNUT STUFFING
Stuffing with made from eggy brioche and roasted chestnuts is a Thanksgiving classic. This one, seasoned with celery, onion and sage, and a little diced fennel for sweetness and depth, sticks relatively close to tradition. Use it to stuff a turkey, if you like, but it's even better baked separately in a shallow casserole dish, so the top can get nice and crisp. If you'd like to bake it ahead, you can do so up to 6 hours in advance. Just before serving, reheat it in a 350-degree oven.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, casseroles, side dish
Time 2h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Arrange brioche pieces in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Let them dry out overnight, or place them in a 200-degree oven for an hour or two. (They'll be ready when they feel stale to the touch but haven't taken on any color.)
- Heat oven to 375 degrees, and butter a shallow, 2-quart casserole or gratin dish. On a pot on the stove or in the microwave, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Put bread in the prepared baking dish and toss with melted butter. Bake until golden and toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, then transfer toast to a large bowl. (Don't wash the baking dish; you'll use it again for the stuffing.)
- In a 12-inch skillet, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in onion, celery, fennel and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until soft and just starting to brown, about 12 minutes. Stir in thyme and sage, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and transfer to bowl with brioche. Gently fold in chestnuts and pepper and let cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups stock, eggs, parsley and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Fold gently into bread mixture, then scrape it all back into prepared baking dish. Drizzle on remaining 1 cup stock until the mixture is moist but not squishy; you may not need all the stock.
- Cover dish with foil and bake until lightly springy, about 25 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until golden brown, another 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 280, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 397 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHESTNUT, BACON & CRANBERRY STUFFING
This festive stuffing brings together all the trimmings in one gorgeous mass
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Side dish
Time 1h20m
Yield Makes 24 stuffing balls
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Soak the cranberries in the port for an hour. Fry the onion and bacon gently in the butter, until the onion is tender and the bacon is cooked. Add the garlic and fry for another minute or so.
- Cool slightly, then mix with all the remaining ingredients, including the cranberries and port, adding enough egg to bind - I find it easiest to use my hands. Fry a knob of stuffing in a little butter, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- To Cook: This stuffing can be baked in a dish, or rolled into balls that will be crisp on the outside and moist inside. To bake, press the stuffing into a greased ovenproof dish in a layer that is around 4cm thick. Bake at 190C/gas 5/fan 170C for about 40 minutes, until browned and, in the case of sausagemeat stuffing, cooked right through. Alternatively, roll into balls that are about 4cm in diameter. Roast the stuffing balls in hot fat (they can be tucked around the turkey or done in a roasting tin of their own) for 30-40 minutes, until crisp and nicely browned on the outside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.65 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling during the cooking process.
- Toast the Grains: Toasting the millet and bulgur before cooking adds a nutty flavor and aroma to the stuffing. Make sure to toast them separately, as they have different cooking times.
- Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs, such as parsley, sage, and thyme, add a burst of flavor to the stuffing. Chop them finely before adding them to the mixture.
- Don't Overcook the Chestnuts: Chestnuts should be cooked until tender but still have a slight bite to them. Overcooking them will make them mushy and bland.
- Adjust the Seasoning: Taste the stuffing before baking and adjust the seasoning accordingly. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or herbs to your preference.
- Let the Stuffing Rest: After baking, let the stuffing rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow it to set and make it easier to handle.
Conclusion:
This millet, bulgur, and chestnut stuffing is a delicious and hearty addition to any holiday meal. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Whether you're serving it with turkey, chicken, or roasted vegetables, this stuffing is a surefire way to make your meal memorable. So next time you're looking for a stuffing recipe, give this one a try – you won't be disappointed!
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