Vegan Classic Stuffing
Enjoy your holiday feast with our delectable Vegan Classic Stuffing. It's a timeless side dish crafted with wholesome, vegan-friendly ingredients. This hearty stuffing has the comforting flavors of seasoned bread, sautéed vegetables, and a symphony of herbs and spices. Whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special gathering, our vegan stuffing brings the warmth of tradition to your table. It's a flavorful and plant-based addition that harmonizes perfectly with your celebration.
Ingredients
- 8 cups dried, or day-old bread, cubed (bread cut into 1-inch cubes) can use a baguette or rustic bread
- 1/4 cup vegan butter or olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3/4 teasppon dried rosemary
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup nuts, chopped- pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the cubed bread on a baking sheet and bake for 10 - 15 minutes, or until bread is dry and slightly crispy. Remove from the oven and set it aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the vegan butter or heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and celery and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until they become tender.
- If you're using mushrooms, add them to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until they soften and release their moisture.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried bread cubes with the sautéed vegetables and chopped fresh parsley. If you're using chopped nuts, add them to the mixture at this point.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth, poultry seasoning, dried sage, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the seasoned vegetable broth mixture over the bread and vegetables in the large bowl. Toss everything together until the bread is evenly coated.
- Transfer the stuffing mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the stuffing is golden brown and crispy on top.
- Serve as a side dish for dinner or your holiday feast.