Best 5 Easy Vegetarian Stuffing Recipes

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Easy vegetarian stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or side dish. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and herbs, and it can be tailored to your own dietary needs and preferences. Whether you're looking for a hearty and flavorful stuffing to add to your Thanksgiving turkey or a lighter, healthier option for a weeknight meal, there's sure to be an easy vegetarian stuffing recipe out there that's perfect for you.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETARIAN STUFFING



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I take this to our family gathering for the holidays. Everyone likes it - the meat eaters don't miss the giblets. You can make it vegan by deleting the mushroom soup and increasing the broth, also use no/low fat soup if you like. Chopped walnuts can be substituted for chopped pecans.

Provided by Debra B.

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Vegetarian Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (1 pound) loaf day-old bread, torn into small pieces
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.5 ounce) can vegetable broth
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
½ cup wild rice, cooked
¼ cup dried cranberries
½ cup fresh mushrooms
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup cubed apples

Steps:

  • Mix together the bread, cream of mushroom soup, vegetable broth, water, poultry seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. Add any or all of the optional ingredients as desired. It will be sticky. Shape into a loaf and wrap in (nonstick, sprayed) foil to bake.
  • Bake for about an hour at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). You can slice it like a meatloaf and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.2 g, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 944.9 mg, Sugar 9 g

EASY VEGETARIAN STUFFING



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Now my vegetarian doesn't have to miss out on stuffing. And it is a good way to use up slightly stale bread--just stick the ends in the freezer!

Provided by MOMFISH

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Vegetarian Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cube vegetable bouillon
1 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons salted butter
½ cup chopped onion
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried sage
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ½ cups cubed stale bread

Steps:

  • Combine boiling water and bouillon cube; stir until dissolved.
  • Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-low to low heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley, sage, marjoram, and pepper, then pour in dissolved bouillon.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, then remove pan from the heat. Gently stir in bread cubes. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 420.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

SIMPLE VEGETARIAN STUFFING



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The best simple vegetarian stuffing made easy with just a few ingredients. Vegan and gluten free friendly!

Provided by Lindsay Moe

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter ((1 1/2 sticks))
1 large yellow onion (diced)
1 large carrot (diced)
3 stalks celery (diced)
3 tablespoons fresh chopped sage (divided)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme (stems removed, chopped)
Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups vegetable stock
12 ounces unseasoned dried stuffing cubes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Coat a large baking dish with cooking spray or butter. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add onion, carrot, celery, and 1 tablespoon sage. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Add the vegetable stock and remove from the heat.
  • Pour the stuffing cubes into the prepared baking dish and add the remaining sage and broth mixture. Stir well to coat.
  • Bake 45-60 minutes, stirring once, until the stuffing is beginning to crisp on the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 537 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST VEGETARIAN STUFFING EVER



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Categories     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Stuffing/Dressing

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 sticks salted butter
3 tablespoons fresh, chopped sage
1 large, white onion, chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
3 stalks celery finely chopped
2 apples, chopped (with skins)
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 loaf day-old french bread
1/2 cup Craisins or dried cranberries
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Melt butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. When the butter is melted add one tablespoon of the sage, the onion, celery and the carrot. When the onions become translucent, add the garlic, apples and salt and pepper generously, very generously. After the apples have cooked for about 2 minutes, pour the vegetable broth into the pan, season with the cayenne and more salt and pepper as needed, and let the mixture saute for 1 to 2 more minutes. Tear the bread into approximately 1/2-inch squares and place in a 2-3/4-quart casserole dish. Add the cranberries and sage. Remove the mixture from the stove and pour it over the bread. Mix well and bake uncovered at 350ºF for about 45 minutes to an hour. For best results, stir at least once.

EASY VEGETARIAN STUFFING



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Our easy, vegetarian stuffing is full of rich flavours and is the ideal side dish for a Sunday roast or Christmas dinner.

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 1h

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

25g pack dried porcini mushrooms
425ml hot vegetable stock
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
2 tbsp pine nuts
2 garlic cloves , crushed
200g risotto rice
100ml white wine
1 egg , beaten
1 tbsp shredded basil
4-6 tbsp vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Oil a non-stick 12-hole bun tin and line holes with two strips baking parchment, to form a cross. Put the mushrooms in a bowl and pour over hot vegetable stock. Leave for 20 mins, then strain, reserve the stock and chop the mushrooms, if large.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add onion and fry for 5 mins until softened. Add the pine nuts and fry until lightly toasted. Add the garlic, rice and cook for 2 mins.
  • Tip in wine, let it bubble, then add the reserved stock, mushrooms and bring to the boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 mins, until the rice is just cooked. Remove from heat and cool, then stir in the egg, basil, pepper, and salt, if using.
  • Fill the tins with stuffing, sprinkle over parmesan. Bake for 20-25 mins, until golden on top. Cool in the tins, or for 5 mins if serving straight away. Remove by pulling up the parchment crosses. Make up to two days ahead. Reheat on an oiled baking sheet, at 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 for 10 mins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

Tips

  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to your stuffing.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices.
  • If you're using bread cubes, make sure they're dry so they don't absorb too much moisture from the vegetables.
  • Cook the stuffing until it's heated through, but not overcooked.
  • Serve the stuffing immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later.

Conclusion

Vegetarian stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or main course. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love.

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