I am getting all set to head down to the beach for a few days with this paleo Thanksgiving stuffing for my family. We will all congregate in my daughter and son-in-law’s lovely home along with my grandson Brixton and some of my son-in-law’s family. I really can’t wait! There is nothing like a few days in that clean crisp air the beach lends. A nice change in pace such as walking on the beach, bike riding and of course heading to feed the ducks at their nearby park while watching Brixton make his duck noises and attempting to make more best friends in his own world of the animal kingdom.
My wonderful grandson Brixton!
The plan is a bit of barbecuing, many side dishes to choose from and I have decided to surprise them with a couple of clean desserts. One is a raw silk chocolate mousse cake! I may create a fresh fruity one similar to my “raw vanilla cheesecake with orange berry sauce” as well. Once I figure them out I will be sure and post what I make. For now, let me introduce you to a previous and ever popular Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing! Last year I had so many asking for it. I thought it would be best to just share it now so you have it ready at your fingertips in case you are on the hunt for a foolproof Paleo stuffing recipe.
Enjoy and let me know if you have any questions at all – I do reply right away to all my emails. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing
Description
I am pleased to introduce you to a previous and ever popular Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing! Last year I had so many asking for it. I thought it would be best to just share it now so you have it ready at your fingertips in case you are on the hunt for a foolproof Paleo stuffing recipe.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cups Honeyville Blanched Almond Flour
- 1 cup minced celery
- 2/3 cups pecans
- 5 pitted moist Medjool dates
- 2/3 cups dried cranberries (sugar-free if available)
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil, ghee, walnut oil or grass-fed butter
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- OPTIONAL: ½ – 3/4 cups sautéed mushrooms (porcinis are the best flavor enhancer with poultry)
Instructions
- Toast the Honeyville blanched almond flour lightly until golden brown in a pan on medium heat.
- Place in a mixing bowl. Let cool.
- Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to a sauté pan. Heat this up then add the celery and cook until slightly firm, not wilted. You want that slight crunch.
- Set aside. Let cool.
- Place the pecans in a mini food processor and pulse until they are small chunks.
- Add the Medjool dates and pulse until lightly mixed in – may start to ball up a tad.
- Add the cranberries. Pulse them in to the mixture slightly.
- Remove the mixture from the food processor and add this into the bowl with the almond flour.
- Mix thoroughly by hand.
- Add in the celery and mix this thoroughly.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Add in the optional mushrooms.
- At this point you will add butter, ghee or coconut oil for moisture if you plan to serve this as a side dish with your bird or if you will be placing this stuffing under your bird for roasting.
- Place the mixture into an 8 x 8 greased Pyrex dish uncovered and bake for 20 minutes at 350F or a bit longer if you desire crispier nuts.
- Cover with foil to keep warm.
- If you are stuffing your bird, there’s no need to add additional butter/ghee or coconut oil as your bird will release its own natural juices and fats into the stuffing. In this case the juices will all get mixed in the oven and you can wait until removing the bird and see if you need any additional fats.
- Enjoy!
Notes
I prefer to add the duck or turkey fat from the pan directly to the stuffing, mixing it in as the flavors are amazing and the fats are incredible for your skin and health.
If you have any questions or suggestions just email me at Tina (at) Paleomazing.com.
I'm a cookbook-collecting, recipe-developing paleo junkie, and I live in the kitchen. I'm hooked on farmers' markets, traveling, eating healthy, and hiking until my legs scream at me. There's nothing better than hanging out with family and good friends. I have fun and sleeping is just plain boring. Read more About Tina Turbin.
