Gobble! Gobble! Thanksgiving is a time that brings families and loved ones together to feast, share and kick off the season of eating good food. Using MyPlate you can make your family a healthy and delicious turkey dinner. Here are several tips that can be used this Thanksgiving to create your delicious MyPlate Thanksgiving dinner:

• Brightly colored vegetables would make a great side dish
• Turkey stuffing that includes whole grain bread
• Cheese made from low-fat milk or fat-free milk
• Serve desserts that are made with fresh fruits

Whole Grain Stuffing with Nuts, Seeds and Dried Fruit

Ingredients:

• 6 Tbsp. butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1/3 cup celery, diced
• 1 apple, peeled and diced
• ½ cup almonds, slivered
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 16 cups stale whole grain bread cubes
• Salt and pepper

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray the bottom and sides of a 3-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. In a large skillet melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, celery and apples; season with salt and pepper and cook until onions are soft, about 3 minutes. Add the almonds, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries. Add broth and bring to a simmer.

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and parsley. Add the bread cubes, then add the broth mixture and toss to coat the bread cubes evenly.

Transfer the stuffing into the baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden brown, about 30 more minutes.