Ciabatta & Meatball Italian Style Stuffing

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Quick & easy, 20 minute CIABATTA & MEATBALL ITALIAN STYLE STUFFING is the best possible mixture of crisp and tender. With crusty ciabatta bread, tender, sliced meatballs, fresh veggies, and savory spices this picture perfect side dish is sure to be a new family favorite.

2 tbsp butter
18-20 Farm Rich Italian style frozen meatballs, thawed and sliced in half
1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small white onion, diced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
2 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp dried parsley
scant 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
scant 1/2 tsp dried sage
1 (12-16oz.) loaf of ciabatta bread (or ciabatta rolls), roughly chopped into 1\" chunks
salt & pepper, to taste
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
In a large skillet over high heat, melt the butter. Add in the carrot, onion, and celery and cook, stirring often, until soft, 2-3 minutes, and transfer them to a large bowl. To the same bowl, add the...
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Nutritions

Calories
2139

Sodium
6062mg
252% DV

Fat
131g
202% DV

Protein
153g
306% DV

Carbs
84g
28% DV

Fiber
31g
127% DV