Chestnut stuffing
Chestnut stuffing is a savory, textured side dish traditionally served with roasted poultry like turkey or chicken, especially during holiday meals in North America and Europe. It typically features a base of bread cubes or cornbread, combined with roasted or boiled chestnuts, aromatic vegetables like celery and onions, and herbs such as sage, thyme, and rosemary, all moistened with broth.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the bread and chestnuts, with moderate fat from butter or oil used in preparation, and a small amount of protein. A standard 1-cup serving provides a good source of dietary fiber and minerals like iron and potassium from the chestnuts, and typically ranges from 300 to 400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg |
| Folate | 45 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, stuffing is a centerpiece of Thanksgiving feasts in the United States, symbolizing abundance and tradition. Nutritionally, chestnuts are unique among nuts for being low in fat and high in complex carbohydrates and vitamin C, adding a distinct, slightly sweet flavor and a softer texture compared to more common grain-based stuffings.
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