Savory Apple-Kasha Stuffing (Gluten-Free)

Use buckwheet for a dellcious and gluten-free twist on traditional stuffing.

Ingredients

1 cup kasha (medium or coarse)

1 egg or egg white, slightly beaten

1/4 cup butter or margarine

1 cup each chopped onion and celery

2 cups chopped unpeeled apples

1/2 teaspoon ground sage

2 cups hot chicken or turkey broth

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Yield: 6 cups (enough for a 12-pound turkey)

Combine kasha and egg or egg white. Heat heavy skillet or pan with tightly fitting lid.
Sear kasha until egg is cooked (2-3 minutes); remove from pan.
Add butter to same pan; saute onion, celery and apples; season with sage.
Return kasha to pan and carefully add boiling broth; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed (8-11 minutes). Adjust seasonings.
Cool thoroughly before stuffing poultry. or bake separately in covered casserole at 350°F for 45 minutes.