Description
Vegan Stuffing is a hearty, savory holiday side dish made with crusty bread, sautéed vegetables, fragrant herbs, and vegetable broth. It’s perfectly moist with crispy edges — the ultimate plant-based comfort food for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (about 12 cups) crusty bread, day-old or toasted, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup vegan butter or olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh sage, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- If bread is not already stale, spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10-15 minutes until dry and crisp. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt vegan butter or heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer toasted bread cubes to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the sautéed vegetables over the bread and toss gently to combine.
- Gradually add vegetable broth, stirring until the bread is moist but not soggy.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes covered, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add chopped apples or dried cranberries for a touch of sweetness.
- Include sautéed mushrooms for an earthy flavor.
- Use sourdough or whole grain bread for extra texture.
- Add toasted pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg