About the Recipe
This Holiday Stuffing is a wholesome, plant-based twist on a classic festive favorite. Cubed gluten-free bread soaks up savory vegetable broth and is combined with aromatic herbs, crunchy nuts, hemp seeds, and bursts of tart cranberries. It’s a comforting, flavorful side that elevates any holiday table while remaining naturally vegan and gluten-free. Perfect for family gatherings, this stuffing can be prepared ahead and baked to golden perfection for a satisfying, celebratory dish.
Ingredients
8 cups cubed whole-grain gluten-free bread
1/2 cup hemp seeds, walnuts or raw cashews
2 tbsp flaxseed
2 3/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or 2 3/4 cups water + 2 tbsp vegetable bouillon powder
4 celery stalks, diced
1 large onion, diced
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp chopped fresh sage
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
1 tsp black pepper
Salt, to taste (optional)
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13” baking pan with parchment paper.
Cut the bread into cubes. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10–15 minutes, until crispy and lightly browned. Do not burn. Set aside.
Meanwhile, blend the hemp seeds ( walnuts or cashews), flaxseed, and 2 3/4 cups vegetable broth (or water + bouillon) in a high-speed blender until smooth. Set aside.
In a large pan, sauté the celery and onion over medium-high heat until the onion is translucent, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in the pecans or walnuts, parsley, thyme, sage, rosemary, and cranberries.
Pour the vegetable mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add the toasted bread cubes and toss to combine. Pour the blended seed and broth mixture over the bread and vegetables, and toss again until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking pan and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the top is golden.
No animals were harmed during the creation of this recipe!
