Vegan Stuffing Recipe - Build Your Bite (2024)

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This vegan stuffing is absolutely delicious and easy to make! A family favorite side dish for Thanksgiving and the holidays.

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This is the best vegan stuffing!

This easy vegan stuffing recipe is the perfect addition to your holiday table. A family favorite that is sure to impress anyone who tries it!

I have served this stuffing to family members who are meat eaters and everyone cannot believe how much flavor it has! I have had so many people ask me for the recipe, so here it is.

It is one of the most delicious vegetarian thanksgiving recipes I have ever made. It is not difficult to make, and the flavor is absolutely incredible!

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Ingredients to make vegan stuffing

  • bread
  • celery
  • onion
  • carrots
  • garlic
  • salt and pepper
  • ground sage
  • thyme
  • oregano
  • vegan butter
  • veggie stock
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How to make vegan stuffing for Thanksgiving

This delicious side dish starts off with a base of fresh garlic and onion, carrots, and celery. Fresh vegetables add great texture and flavor to the stuffing. Garlic and onion add a great base of flavor and I use so much of both every Thanksgiving.

Step 1: Add the carrots, onion and celery to a large skillet or dutch oven. Add in the vegan butter, salt and pepper, sage, thyme, oregano.

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Step 2: Cook the stuffing vegetables around 10 minutes on medium high heat, until the vegetables start to soften, but are not mushy.

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Step 3: Cut your bread into cubes, and place on a baking sheet. Dry roast the cubed bread in the oven for 10 – 15 minutes, until it starts to brown and crisp on the edges.

Check often towards the end to avoid burning. Toasting the bread before adding it to the stuffing keeps it from turning to total mush which is key for a stuffing that is not mushy.

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Step 4: Once your bread is done roasting, add it to the skillet along with the vegetable stock. Pour in a little at a time and stir, then repeat.

Step 5: Transfer the stuffing to a large baking dish, then dot the top of the stuffing with vegan butter.

Bake the vegan stuffing for around 30 minutes or so, until the top of the stuffing is golden brown. Serve and enjoy!

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Can I make this gluten free?

Yes! To make your stuffing gluten free, all you have to do is use a gluten free bread. I have used this recipe with millet bread and it worked well.

All of the other ingredients are naturally gluten free.

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How to prep stuffing ahead of time

Every year I try to prep ahead as much as I can for Thanksgiving before the big day. This saves so much time once I’m ready to make the stuffing.

  • Dice the veggies: Chop up the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots and place them all together in a ziploc bag in the refrigerator.
  • Cut the bread into cubes: Place into zip loc bags or an airtight container until you are ready to bake it.
  • Measure out the spices: measure out all the spices ahead of time and place them in a small bag ready to go.

This stuffing is also delicious reheated which is usually not the case for stuffing that I have had before.

Ever since I first created this recipe, I have made it every single year. I’ve made it for 9 years now and have no desire to even tweak the recipe.

I follow it exactly every year to guarantee it comes out perfect! The spices in this recipe are key and sage really is the star of the dish.

“Just made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was amazing! Thank you so much, definitely my favorite part of the Thanksgiving feast.” – Chelsea

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Last year I served Thanksgiving dinner to my family and everyone raved about the dishes!

How to store vegan stuffing

  • Storing: Leftover stuffing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
  • Reheating: Microwave or warm leftovers in the oven at 350 until heated through

More Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

  • Vegan Mashed Potatoes
  • Vegetarian Gravy Recipe (use vegan butter to make it vegan)
  • Homemade Cranberry Sauce
  • Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble(sub vegan milk and butter to make vegan)
  • Cranberry Blueberry Crisp
  • Skillet Corn (use vegan butter)
  • Vegan Apple Crisp
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Vegan Stuffing

Joy Shull

This simple and delicious vegan stuffing will be a hit with the whole family for the holidays!

4.64 from 80 votes

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Thanksgiving Recipes

Cuisine American

Servings 10

Calories 241 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf bread 14-16 slices or around 12 cups of bread cubes
  • 1 heart of celery diced (aroud 5 stalks)
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 carrots peeled and diced
  • 10 cloves garlic finely diced or minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons ground sage
  • 1.5 teaspoons thyme
  • 1.5 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups veggie stock
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees

  • Cut the bread into cubes and place on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven until slightly crunchy, about 10-15 minutes

  • Combine the diced celery, onion, carrots, garlic, 2 tablespoons of vegan butter, salt, sage, thyme, oregano, and pepper in a large skillet.

  • Cook the veggies over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, around 10 minutes

  • Add the toasted bread cubes to the skillet with the vegetables and stir well, then pour in the veggie stock

  • Taste to adjust seasonings if necessary

  • Grease a 9 by 13 baking dish with vegan butter, then transfer the vegan stuffing mixture into the dish

  • Dot the top of the stuffing with 2 tablespoons of vegan butter, cut into small cubes

  • Bake the stuffing at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes, or until desired texture (we prefer it more dry, but you could cook less for a more soft stuffing)

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Notes

How to make this gluten free

To make this recipe gluten free, simply substitute a loaf of your favorite gluten free bread and make the rest of the recipe as written.

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 910mgPotassium: 203mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3437IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 3mg

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FAQs

What is vegan stuffing made of? ›

In this vegan stuffing recipe, I keep the celery, onions, and crusty bread, but I use a generous amount of olive oil instead of butter, which adds robust flavor. Then, I increase the veggies. Along with the onion and celery, I add a hefty amount of shiitake mushrooms, kale, and tons of fresh herbs.

What does adding egg to stuffing do? ›

Eggs: Two lightly beaten eggs help hold the dressing together and add moisture.

Is Pepperidge Farm Herb stuffing vegan? ›

Pepperidge Farm

Vegans can enjoy the Herb Seasoned Classic and Corn Bread Classic stuffing mixes. But, don't forget about the Herb Seasoned Cubed, Sage & Onion Cubed, and Country Style Cubed varieties.

What makes stuffing unhealthy? ›

Stuffing is not strictly a healthy food, because it is typically high in calories, fat, sodium, and refined carbohydrates. 1 But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy it, All foods can fit into a healthy diet in moderation.

What is a good substitute for eggs in stuffing? ›

However, if skipping the binder completely sounds like too big of a risk, many egg alternatives exist. Berries and Lime list seven: silken tofu, aquafaba, vegetable oil, baking powder, fruit or vegetable puree, yogurt, and finally, the substitute that Minimalist Baker specifically recommends for stuffing, a flax egg.

Can I use olive oil instead of butter in stove top stuffing? ›

Using 1 tablespoon of olive oil (instead of the butter called for in the package recipe), sauté mushrooms with celery and onions. Add stuffing mix and broth. When liquid is absorbed, add pecans, chives, and egg, and toss.

Why put mayo in eggs? ›

The mayo helps to stabilize the mixture and incorporate more egg into the eggs, making them fluffy. Plus, the extra fat can also make them silkier, and more rich.

Why can't you make stuffing ahead of time? ›

You haven't said whether you are going to cook the stuffing inside the bird or out, but it's fine to make almost any stuffing a few hours before you'll need it. The important thing is to keep it properly chilled so that bacteria won't have a chance to grow in it.

Why do people put mayo on eggs? ›

Adding Chosen Foods Classic Mayo made with 100% pure avocado oil is a great source of good fats and adds a creamy texture to scrambled eggs.

Which boxed stuffing is vegan? ›

Pepperidge Farm makes classic stuffing so scrumptious; you wouldn't guess that there are no animal ingredients in it. The plant-based vegan recipe is made with the farm's premium white and wheat-baked loaves and homegrown herbs. A 12-ounce Pepperidge Farm box can serve up to 13 guests at your next Thanksgiving party.

What brand of stuffing is vegetarian? ›

Made from specially baked stuffing bread, and then dusted with just the right touch of herbs and spices.

Is Kraft Stove Top stuffing vegan? ›

Ironically, as another user pointed out in comments, the Stove Top Sage stuffing is not vegan as it contains trace amounts of dried cooked chicken. Many users thanked Dee for the tip. “I would never in a million years [have] picked that up and read the ingredients,” said one user. “Thank you.

Why is stove top stuffing banned in Europe? ›

The EU requires warning labels on dyes, and countries like Austria, Finland, and Norway have banned Twinkies​​. Stove Top Stuffing: Contains a combination of beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), leading to its ban in countries like Japan, the UK, and several European nations​​.

Why shouldn't you eat stove top stuffing? ›

Like many convenience foods, Stove Top stuffing has gotten a bad rap in recent years, especially from people who have *opinions* about what is healthy to eat. It's got too much sodium, there are weird ingredients that you can't pronounce, and it's just better to make your own stuffing.

Why should you not stuff a turkey? ›

When stuffed, the turkey's raw juices come in direct contact with the stuffing. This means that in order to be safe to eat, your stuffing has to reach 165°F. But by the time the stuffing is safe, the rest of the turkey will be well over 180°F, and will basically have turned into tough, dry turkey jerky.

Does stuffing have animal products? ›

Some types of stuffing contain sausage meat, or forcemeat, while vegetarian stuffings sometimes contain tofu.

What is stuffing made of? ›

Stuffing consists of a mixture of savoury ingredients such as breadcrumbs, herbs, fruit, nuts, sausagemeat and onion which are bound together with egg or liquid to form a semi-solid mixture. It is usually cooked with roast meat such as chicken, pork or lamb and is served as an accompaniment to the sliced, cooked meat.

What is stuffing mostly made of? ›

Stuffing is a mix of edible ingredients such as herbs, bread and a binder such as egg, traditionally stuffed into a meat cavity before it is cooked. Other ingredients in stuffing might be meat, nuts, butter, chopped vegetables and even fruit or oysters.

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