Pine nut-studded stuffing
Pine nut-studded stuffing is a savory, textured side dish traditionally served during holidays like Thanksgiving in North America. It typically consists of bread cubes, celery, onions, herbs, and is generously studded with toasted pine nuts for a rich, buttery crunch. The dish is a classic accompaniment to roasted poultry, especially turkey.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the bread and moderate in fat from butter and pine nuts. It provides a good source of dietary fiber, B vitamins, and minerals like manganese and magnesium from the nuts and whole grains.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
| Manganese | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 65 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
| Copper | 0.4 mg |
| Selenium | 12 mcg |
Per 1 cup (about 225 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Pine nuts, the seeds of pine trees, have been foraged and consumed for thousands of years across the Northern Hemisphere, adding a luxurious, resinous flavor to dishes. Nutritionally, they are an excellent source of pinolenic acid, a unique fatty acid studied for its potential appetite-suppressing effects.
