Description
This Vegan Stuffing combines crispy bread cubes, savory vegetables, and plant-based sausage with a medley of herbs and optional cranberries for a rich, flavorful side dish. It’s the perfect addition to any holiday meal or special occasion, offering a comforting and satisfying flavor profile.
Ingredients
1 loaf crusty bread (approximately 16 cups), cut into cubes or torn into pieces
4 links Beyond Meat Italian sausage (thawed)
1 leek, sliced and rinsed well
3 celery stalks, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1–2 sprigs rosemary, chopped
2 sprigs sage, chopped
3 cups veggie broth
½ bunch Italian parsley, chopped
⅓ cup dried cranberries (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil, as needed for sautéing
Instructions
- Slice the bread into ¾ inch slices, then cut or tear into cubes. Air dry overnight or toast in a 375°F oven for 15 minutes until edges show color.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté leeks with a pinch of salt until caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Add celery and a splash of veggie broth, cooking until softened. Stir in garlic, sage, and rosemary, cooking for another minute. Remove from heat.
- In a cast-iron pan, heat olive oil and cook the sausage, breaking it into chunks. Add fennel seeds and red pepper flakes for extra heat (optional). Once browned, remove and set aside.
- Combine the toasted bread, sautéed vegetables, sausage, parsley, and cranberries (if using) in a large bowl. Pour in ⅓ of the veggie broth, tossing to combine, then add another third, mixing well before adding the final third.
- Oil a 9×13-inch baking dish and transfer the stuffing mixture into it. Drizzle with more olive oil. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for another 25 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
- Let the stuffing cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Gluten-Free Version: Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free stuffing.
- Add Mushrooms: Sautéed mushrooms add umami flavor and texture.
- Vegan Sausage Alternatives: Swap Beyond Meat sausage for other plant-based sausage brands or crumbled tofu with Italian herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegan, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
