How to make: spicy chestnut and apricot stuffing
A healthy alternative to sausagemeat stuffing, with low fat chestnuts and iron-rich dried apricots.
Serve 4-6
Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil
30g butter
1 onion, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
½ tsp chilli flakes
75g dried apricots, diced
200g vacuum-packed chestnuts, chopped
100g wholemeal breadcrumbs
1 tbsp thyme leaves
zest of 1 lemon
seasoning
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 200C (400F) Gas Mark 6.
2. Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan and sauté the onion, garlic and chilli flakes on a low heat for 5-6 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients and mix really well.
3. Spoon into a greased ovenproof dish and bake for 20-22 minutes, until golden.
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