Holiday Avocado Stuffing

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Holiday Avocado Stuffing to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Holiday Avocado Stuffing, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) box stuffing mix
• 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts,
• chopped and toasted
• 2 firm-ripe Chilean Hass
• avocados, halved, pitted, peeled
• and cut into cubes

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Step 2: Technique & Execution

In large skillet over medium heat, melt butter

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Add onion, celery, pepper and parsley

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Cook and stir until vegetables are al dente, about 5 minutes

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Stir in stuffing mix, water (amount as directed on package) and pecans

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Gently stir in avocado