Jujube and walnut stuffing
Jujube and walnut stuffing is a savory-sweet side dish, typically made with bread cubes, chopped jujubes (red dates), walnuts, onions, celery, and aromatic herbs like sage and thyme. It is a traditional stuffing or dressing often served during holidays in American cuisine, particularly for Thanksgiving.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the bread and dried fruit, with a moderate amount of healthy fats from the walnuts. It provides dietary fiber, some plant-based protein, and key minerals like iron and magnesium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
| Copper | 0.4 mg |
| Selenium | 12 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The combination of sweet, chewy jujubes and earthy, crunchy walnuts creates a unique flavor and texture profile that elevates a classic stuffing. Nutritionally, jujubes are a traditional ingredient in East Asian medicine, valued for their iron and antioxidant content.
