Description
This Best Classic Vegan Stuffing recipe offers a flavorful, comforting side dish that is both gluten-free and vegan. Made with sautéed onions, celery, fresh sage, and gluten-free breadcrumbs, it is baked to golden perfection and perfect for holiday meals or everyday dinners.
Ingredients
Stuffing Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter
- 1 medium onion, diced finely
- 1 stick celery, diced finely
- ½ cup fresh sage leaves, diced
- 5 cups chunky breadcrumbs, from gluten-free or regular bread (see note for how to make)
- ½ cup vegetable broth or stock
- ½ tsp salt (more if needed)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare skillet: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Heat olive oil or vegan butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté vegetables and herbs: Add the finely diced onion and celery to the hot skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly until softened. Add the diced sage leaves and sauté for an additional 1 minute to release their aroma, then remove from heat.
- Combine stuffing ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together the sautéed onion, celery, sage mixture with the chunky breadcrumbs, vegetable broth or stock, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Transfer to baking dish: Pour the stuffing mixture into a deep-sided ovenproof dish or baking sheet, spreading it evenly. Cover the dish tightly with foil to retain moisture during baking.
- Bake covered: Place the covered stuffing in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the bread to absorb the broth.
- Bake uncovered to brown: Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately as a flavorful side dish. Optionally, serve with gravy for added richness.
Notes
- To make gluten-free breadcrumbs, use gluten-free bread toasted and broken into chunks.
- Adjust the salt to taste depending on the saltiness of your vegetable broth.
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped walnuts or dried cranberries to the mixture.
- This stuffing can be prepared ahead and reheated before serving.
- Use vegan butter or olive oil to keep the dish fully vegan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
