Sweet Almond Stuffing

Ingredients

 * 1 lbs loaf wheat bread, cubed
 * ⅓ cup almonds, slivered
 * 1 cup onions, diced
 * 3 tbsp olive oil
 * 1 cup apple, diced
 * ⅓ cup raisins
 * 2 tbsp parsley
 * 1½ tsp thyme
 * 1½ tsp sage
 * 4 cups vegetable stock
 * salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Place bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally during that time.
 * 3) In a small skillet, toast the almonds over very low heat until lightly browned and aromatic, about 5 minutes.
 * 4) In a stock pot, heat oil.
 * 5) Saute the onion and celery until the onion is soft and translucent.
 * 6) Add the apple and the raisins and saute for another 2 minutes.
 * 7) Remove from heat and stir in the bread cubes and almonds.
 * 8) Mix in the remaining ingredients.
 * 9) Transfer the stuffing mixture to a large casserole dish and bake until browned on top, about 45 minutes.