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Vegan Chestnut Stuffing

This Vegan Chestnut Stuffing is sure to be a holiday hit, with savory herbs, tender veggies, crunchy croutons, and sweet chestnuts throughout. It’s simple to make with just a few basic ingredients.
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Bonnie - Serene Trail

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 246kcal

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • medium skillet
  • 2.5 quart or 9x13 casserole dish or large cast-iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 8 cups bread cubes, dry, hard, (240g)
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter, + more for greasing dish
  • 2 celery ribs diced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, diced
  • 1 cup chestnuts, peeled, roasted, chopped, (140g)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth, (473ml)
  • 3 tbsp flaxseed meal
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, (30g)
  • 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • If your bread is not already dry and hard, cube it and heat it in the oven at 250°F (120°C) for 20-30 minutes. Another option is to set it out at room temperature for a few hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°) and grease your baking dish with vegan butter. Whisk together the flaxseed meal and broth in a large bowl. Set it aside for now.
  • Heat a small pan to medium and melt the vegan butter in it. Then, add the onions and celery. Sauté them for about 5 minutes or until they're soft.
  • Add the chestnuts, parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir as they heat up and become fragrant for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir this sautéed veggie mixture into the big broth bowl. Then, gently fold the bread cubes in until everything is combined.
  • Spread the bread mixture into the baking dish. Bake it uncovered for 45-50 minutes. The stuffing is done when the top is golden-brown and there is no visible liquid in the center.

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Notes

It’s best if your bread is dried out and hard. This is important because you want it to readily soak up the liquid, while not becoming mushy or soggy.
If needed, add a little more broth after stirring in the bread cubes. This amount can vary depending on how dry your bread is. You want everything to be moist but not sopping wet.
This stuffing can be baked in an oven-safe dish, such as a 9x13 casserole dish, 2.5-quart baking dish, shallow braiser, small dutch oven, or a large cast-iron skillet.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 725mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Iron: 3mg

The nutritional information provided is an estimate from third-party calculations.

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