Bread Stuffing Or Dressing

diabetic, dressings

4 cup dry bread cubes; (3 slices)
1 onion; chopped
1 garlic clove; (1/2 tsp pwdr)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram; (or oregano)
1 cup celery; chopped (3 stalks)
2 tablespoon parsley leaves; or 2 tsp dry
1 cup hot water or turkey broth
3/4 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; or 1/4 tsp
1/8 teaspoon basil; optional

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, toss to mix well. Stuff into a 10-pound turkey or 4 cornish hens. 4-6 servings. 1/4 recipe 100 calories Carbohydrates 20 gram, Protein 5 g, Fat 2 g, Sodium 199 mg, Potassium 177, Cholesterol 0. 1 bread exchange, 1 vegetable exchange Am. Diabetes Assoc. Holiday Cookbook, shared on Cooking echo by Earl Shelsby Oct 93. Shared and tested by Elizabeth Rodier Oct 93. Good with fat-free gravy. Compare with Bread Stuffing from Betty Crocker made with margarine 410 calories per cup. ER's notes: may be covered and baked 30 min. in casserole 350- 375 F oven to avoid added fat. Cook the turkey with a chunk of raw onion in the cavity. Use only 1/2 cup liquid if you prefer a dry dressing. OR from The New Chatelaine Cookbook (Macmillan) ~ Whole lemons, orange or tangarines. Prick fruit skins several times ~ Whole garlic cloves, don't peel ~ Slices of fresh ginger root ~ Handfuls of fresh herbs - sage, rosemary or thyme OR 2 tbsp dry herbs ~ Fresh rosemary sprigs with orange wedges or sage with apple slices.