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This Dairy Free Simple Vegan Stuffing Recipe is loaded with fall flavors like pears, oranges, cranberries and cozy cinnamon! Easy, gluten free and tasty!

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Bready and carby and harvest-y and sweet n’ SPICY.

MY OH MY this is the best vegan stuffing.

Fun fact about me: stuffing is one of my favorite foods. Not, like, just at Thanksgiving, but ANY TIME OF THE YEAR.

If I had it my way, we’d nix thedairy free vegan green bean casserole and healthy sweet potato casserole. We might even nix the cheesy goodness that is a keto cauliflower gratin and just have turkey with a VARIETY of different stuffings to MOW DOWN on the side.

A little bit of easy gluten free stuffing, a couple bites of apple raisin easy gluten free stuffing and there would even be room for cauliflower low carb paleo vegan stuffing.

Of course, we’re DEFINITELY adding this vegetarian stuffing recipe to the CARB PARTAY.

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I mean, my birthday always either falls RIGHT ON Thanksgiving OR the day after, so I’m pretty sure that I S-H-O-U-L-D be able to chose the meal right? I don’t even care if it means that I don’t get a slice of paleo chocolate avocado cake for the birthday dessert. JUST GIVE ME THE CARBS.

Okay I’m done. I feel like you now understand the love.

Internet friends who love carbs equally as much as I do, this vegetarian Thanksgiving stuffing has got it GOING ON.

We’re talking about this savory-sweet addicting MISH MASH of tender and JUICY pears, warm and COZY cinnamon with little FRESH pops of orange zest and chewy-tangy cranberries because cranberry and orange?

Just PURE food MAGIC on your mouth.

Don’t forgot about the UNEXPECTED CRUNCH of pecans that is just sealing the DEAL that making T-H-I-S dairy free simple vegan stuffing recipe WAS a VRY VRY good life choice, and is raising the stakes of your Turkey-Day side dish GAME.

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Is stuffing vegan?

This is a tricky one because sometimes yes and sometimes no! Some people mix ground meat into their stuffing, which obviously equals a big, fat NO on the vegan scale.

I also never understood this since we already have turkey going on. But, to each their own!

But, as long as you make this vegan stuffing for Thanksgiving with vegan-friendly bread, the rest of the ingredients are basically just all from the earth, so you are good to GO. <–Don’t mind the “poultry seasoning” Not actually poultry. Just yummy savory herbs that pack the savory FLAVOR you crave.

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Gluten Free Stuffing Pro-Tips

Let’s be real. Gluten free and vegan bread can sometimes not hold up as well once you add moisture. So, internet friends, this is NOT the time to get your pent-up aggressions from the busy-person-life that you lead OUT.

Let’s be gentle with our stuffing-stirring-shenanigans, shall we? You want to show those fluffy chunks of bread just how much you care about them with grace and poise and LOVE.

Promise they will love you riiiiight back.

But, like, they won’t if you’re rough with them. Then they will just break down under the pressure of the liquid + angry you and your stuffing will be a blob of mushy BADNESS.

No one needs that kind of negativity in their life.

Inhale peace and calm and tranquility, exhale FLUFFY bready bites of BLISS.

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Harvest Dairy Free Simple Vegan Stuffing Recipe

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Prep: 15 minutes minutes

Cook: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Total: 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 Cup Pecans, divided
  • 3 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 Cups Celery, sliced
  • 2 Cups Onion, diced*
  • 3 Cups Packed Bartlett pears, diced (about 4-5 pears)
  • 1/2 Cup Dried cranberries, diced
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh parsley, minced + additional for garnish
  • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp Orange zest, packed (about 2 oranges)
  • 1 Tbsp Poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 Loaf Vegan and gluten free bread, cut into 1 inch cubes (I used food for life white rice)
  • 1 1/3-2/3 Cup Vegetable broth (not reduced sodium) ** READ NOTES

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. Spread the pecans on a small baking sheet and cook until golden brown and toasted, about 10 minutes or so. Roughly chop and set aside.

  • Heat the oil up in a large pan over medium/high heat. Add in the celery and onions and cook until the begin to brown, about 4 minutes. Add in the pear and cook until it JUST begins to soften, about 2 minutes.

  • Add the mixture into a LARGE bowl, along with all the remaining ingredients (only 1/2 cup of the pecans) up to the bread. Mix well.

  • Add in the bread and very gently mix with your hands until well mixed and everything is evenly dispersed.

  • Add in the vegetable broth and very gently mix until the bread has absorbed the moisture. Transfer to a large casserole dish, lightly packing the bread down. Sprinkle with the remaining pecans.

  • Bake until the top is golden brown and crisp and the bread is tender, about 50-55 minutes.

  • Sprinkle with parsley and DEVOUR!

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 278kcal (14%) Carbohydrates: 41.8g (14%) Protein: 3.9g (8%) Fat: 11.6g (18%) Saturated Fat: 0.9g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 5.6g Sodium: 282mg (12%) Potassium: 323mg (9%) Fiber: 5.6g (23%) Sugar: 13.2g (15%) Vitamin A: 95IU (2%) Vitamin C: 11.1mg (13%) Calcium: 20mg (2%) Iron: 1.4mg (8%)

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Nutrition Facts

Harvest Dairy Free Simple Vegan Stuffing Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 278Calories from Fat 104

% Daily Value*

Fat 11.6g18%

Saturated Fat 0.9g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 5.6g

Sodium 282mg12%

Potassium 323mg9%

Carbohydrates 41.8g14%

Fiber 5.6g23%

Sugar 13.2g15%

Protein 3.9g8%

Vitamin A 95IU2%

Vitamin C 11.1mg13%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 1.4mg8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Weight Watchers Points Per Serving: Freestyle SmartPoints: 10 Points+: 7. Old Points: 6

(per 1/12 of recipe)

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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.

Does stuffing have wheat in it? ›

Most stuffing recipes and instant stuffing mixes contain wheat which means your typical packaged stuffing is NOT gluten-free. That being said, it's very easy to make your own gluten-free stuffing by substituting in your favorite gluten-free bread.

What can I use instead of egg to bind stuffing? ›

Some common egg substitutes include:
  1. Mashed banana. Mashed banana can act as a binding agent when baking or making pancake batter. ...
  2. Applesauce. Applesauce can also act as a binding agent. ...
  3. Fruit puree. ...
  4. Avocado. ...
  5. Gelatin. ...
  6. Xanthan gum. ...
  7. Vegetable oil and baking powder. ...
  8. Margarine.
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Does stuffing contain dairy? ›

Stuffing is a ubiquitous dish on the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday table, but it's also a simple and comforting side any time of year. However, most recipes include butter, making this side dish off limits to those who need to eat dairy free.

Why is stuffing not vegan? ›

Most stuffing uses Egg and/or butter to bind the ingredients together, and consequently it is not suitable for vegans - though it is suitable for vegetarians.

Is Pepperidge Farm stuffing 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.

What is stuffing usually made of? ›

Many American stuffings contain a starchy ingredient like bread or cereals, usually together with vegetables, ground meats, herbs and spices, and eggs. Middle Eastern vegetable stuffings may be based on seasoned rice, on minced meat, or a combination thereof. Other stuffings may contain only vegetables and herbs.

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.

What is traditional stuffing made of? ›

Classic stuffing made with bread cubes, seasonings, and held together with chicken stock and eggs. A holiday staple!

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.

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