Nothing says dressing like sage, this is a wonderful dressing, if you cannot find black quinoa, use red or white, the black is so dramatic, that is why I use it.

Fresh Sage and Portobello Mushroom Dressing
Author: Chef Brad
Ingredients
  • 8 cups cubed bread (like a whole wheat baguette)
  • 2 cups cooked black quinoa
  • ½ lb. bacon, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 Portobello mushrooms, sliced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup Xagave
  • Balsamic vinegar, splash
  • ½ bundle fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup each of fresh sage, thyme, and marjoram (or oregano)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 3 to 5 cups chicken or turkey stock
Instructions
  1. In a hot skillet, cook bacon until crispy.
  2. Add the onion and cook until tender.
  3. Add mushrooms, olive oil, xagave, and a splash of the balsamic vinegar.
  4. Sauté everything until tender.
  5. In a large bowl add the remaining ingredients with the bread.
  6. Toss with cooked ingredients.
  7. Place in a large baking dish and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes.