Best 7 Millet Bulgur And Chestnut Stuffing Recipes

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Discover a delightful culinary journey with our millet, bulgur, and chestnut stuffing extravaganza. From traditional festive feasts to delightful vegan options, our recipes showcase the versatility and deliciousness of this classic dish. Embark on a sensory adventure as you explore the harmony of nutty millet, hearty bulgur, and earthy chestnuts, complemented by aromatic herbs and spices. Whether you're seeking a meat-based indulgence or a plant-forward delight, our collection of recipes caters to every palate. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests with this exceptional stuffing experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BRIOCHE CHESTNUT STUFFING



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Stuffing with made from eggy brioche and roasted chestnuts is a Thanksgiving classic. This one, seasoned with celery, onion and sage, and a little diced fennel for sweetness and depth, sticks relatively close to tradition. Use it to stuff a turkey, if you like, but it's even better baked separately in a shallow casserole dish, so the top can get nice and crisp. If you'd like to bake it ahead, you can do so up to 6 hours in advance. Just before serving, reheat it in a 350-degree oven.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, casseroles, side dish

Time 2h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (14- to 16-ounce) brioche loaf, torn into 1-inch pieces
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), plus more for the pan
1 large onion, diced
2 large celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/2 cup diced fennel (about 1/2 small fennel bulb)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
5 ounces roasted, peeled chestnuts, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups turkey or chicken stock
2 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Arrange brioche pieces in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Let them dry out overnight, or place them in a 200-degree oven for an hour or two. (They'll be ready when they feel stale to the touch but haven't taken on any color.)
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees, and butter a shallow, 2-quart casserole or gratin dish. On a pot on the stove or in the microwave, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Put bread in the prepared baking dish and toss with melted butter. Bake until golden and toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, then transfer toast to a large bowl. (Don't wash the baking dish; you'll use it again for the stuffing.)
  • In a 12-inch skillet, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in onion, celery, fennel and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until soft and just starting to brown, about 12 minutes. Stir in thyme and sage, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and transfer to bowl with brioche. Gently fold in chestnuts and pepper and let cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups stock, eggs, parsley and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Fold gently into bread mixture, then scrape it all back into prepared baking dish. Drizzle on remaining 1 cup stock until the mixture is moist but not squishy; you may not need all the stock.
  • Cover dish with foil and bake until lightly springy, about 25 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until golden brown, another 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 280, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 397 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHESTNUT STUFFING



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Serve Ted Allen's Chestnut Stuffing recipe from Food Network as a side dish for your Thanksgiving dinner.

Provided by Ted Allen

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound fresh chestnuts
8 cups coarse fresh breadcrumbs, from crusty bread
4 cups diced cornbread
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 extra-large yellow onion, chopped
1 turkey liver, cleaned and finely chopped
1 cup chicken or turkey stock, preferably homemade or low-sodium store bought
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Cut an X into the round end of each chestnut, place on a rimmed baking sheet, put in the oven and add 1/4 cup water to the pan. Roast for 10 minutes; the shells should peel back where cut. Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute or two, and then peel while the chestnuts are still warm. Chop coarsely.
  • Decrease the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Spread the breadcrumbs on a baking sheet and bake until dry and golden, about 15 minutes. Put in a large bowl with the chestnuts and cornbread.
  • In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter, and then add the celery, onions, and chopped liver, and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. Add to the bowl with the chestnuts.
  • Stir in the chicken stock, parsley, sage, salt, pepper and eggs. Spoon into a buttered 3-quart baking dish and bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until browned, about 30 minutes.

MILLET, BULGUR, AND CHESTNUT STUFFING



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Cranberries and chestnuts bring traditional Thanksgiving flavors to this remarkably light, nutty, satisfying side.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup millet
1/2 cup bulgur
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minced shallots (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup chopped celery (about 3 stalks)
2 garlic cloves, minced
11/2 cups chopped shiitake mushrooms
5 ounces jarred or vacuum-packed whole peeled chestnuts, halved (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
3/4 cup dried cranberries (3 ounces)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook millet and bulgur separately.
  • Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add shallots, celery, and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chestnuts and herbs, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
  • Slowly add stock, scraping bottom of pan. Raise heat to medium-high, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cranberries, and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the millet, bulgur, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, until heated through. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day (bring to room temperature or warm gently over low heat before serving).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 g, Cholesterol 3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 506 g

CIABATTA STUFFING WITH CHESTNUTS AND PANCETTA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
8 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
3 celery stalks, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 (7.4-ounce) jars roasted peeled whole chestnuts, coarsely broken
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 pound day-old ciabatta bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten to blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter a 15 by 10 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a large bowl. Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, rosemary, and garlic. Saute until the onions are very tender, about 12 minutes. Gently stir in the chestnuts and parsley. Transfer the onion mixture to the large bowl with the pancetta. Add the bread and Parmesan and toss to coat. Add enough broth to the stuffing mixture to moisten. Season the stuffing, to taste, with salt and pepper. Mix in the eggs.
  • Transfer the stuffing to the prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered side down, and bake until the stuffing is heated through, about 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until the top is crisp and golden, about 15 minutes longer.

CHESTNUT STUFFING



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It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without a serving of my family's favorite stuffing. If you can't find jarred chestnuts at your grocery store, check gourmet cooking shops or order them online. -Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 21 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fennel bulb
1-1/2 cups butter, cubed, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups peeled cooked chestnuts, coarsely chopped
1 large pear, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup mixed dried fruit, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 loaves day-old white bread (1 pound each), cubed
3 large eggs
1/4 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute onion and fennel in 1/2 cup butter until tender. Stir in garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in chestnuts, pear, broth, dried fruit, seasonings and remaining butter; cook until butter is melted. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3-4 minutes or until dried fruit is softened., Place in a large bowl. Stir in bread cubes. Whisk eggs and milk; drizzle over stuffing and toss to coat., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. and a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 503mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BULGUR PILAF WITH DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS



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Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     breakfast, easy, weekday, main course

Time 40m

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ounces dried apricots (about 1/3 cup)
2 ounces prunes (about 1/3 cup), pitted
1 cup coarse bulgur (#3)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 cup dark or golden raisins (or use half raisins, half-dried cranberries)
1/4 cup blanched almonds, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
Plain Greek-style yogurt for serving

Steps:

  • Place the apricots and prunes in a bowl, cover with water and soak overnight or for several hours. Place a strainer over a bowl, and drain the dried fruit. Cut in thin slices.
  • Measure out 2 cups of the soaking water (or add enough water to make 2 cups), and bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the bulgur, and stir constantly for a few minutes until the bulgur smells toasty. Add the salt, dried fruit and water, and bring to a boil. Boil for five minutes, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for eight to 10 minutes until the water has been absorbed. Remove from the heat, cover with a clean dish towel and place a lid over the towel. Allow the bulgur to sit for 15 minutes.
  • Spoon the bulgur into a serving dish, top with the nuts and serve with plain yogurt on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 229, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 134 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHESTNUT STUFFING



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Studded with meaty chestnuts and fragrant with parsley and sage, this stuffing is equally good cooked inside or outside the turkey (try our Classic Brined and Roasted Turkey recipe). You will need to dry the bread cubes overnight; transfer them to resealable plastic bags until you're ready to make the stuffing, up to 1 day more.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 loaves good-quality white bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 20 cups)
1 1/2 pounds fresh chestnuts (4 cups), scored with an X
3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks)
4 small onions, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 3 cups)
1 bunch celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 4 cups)
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
5 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1 tablespoon kosher salt
3 cups coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Spread bread cubes in single layers on baking sheets. Let dry at room temperature, uncovered, overnight.
  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add chestnuts; cook until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain; let cool slightly. Peel and quarter chestnuts; set aside. Peeled chestnuts can be refrigerated in an airtight container 2 to 3 days.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery; cook, stirring, until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add sage; cook 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup stock; cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer onion mixture to a large bowl. Add remaining 4 1/2 cups stock, the chestnuts, bread, salt, and parsley; season with pepper. Toss to combine. If not stuffing turkey, transfer to a buttered 17-by-12-inch baking dish. Cover; bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until hot and golden brown, 30 minutes more.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of grains: This stuffing combines millet, bulgur, and chestnuts, but you can use any combination of grains you like. Other good options include quinoa, rice, and barley.
  • Toast the grains before cooking: This will give them a nutty flavor and help them to hold their shape.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the grains will add a lot of flavor to the stuffing. Choose a broth that you like the taste of, such as chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth.
  • Add plenty of vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the stuffing. Some good options include onions, celery, carrots, mushrooms, and peppers.
  • Don't overstuff the bird: If you overstuff the bird, the stuffing will not cook properly and it may make the bird tough. Aim to fill the bird about two-thirds full.
  • Bake the bird at a high temperature: This will help to brown the skin and keep the stuffing from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

This millet, bulgur, and chestnut stuffing is a delicious and festive side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its nutty flavor, hearty texture, and abundance of vegetables, this stuffing is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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