Best Vegan Stuffing Recipe (2024)

• Sweet potato
• Chickpeas
• Mushrooms
• Onion
• Celery
• Bread or gluten-free bread
• Poultry seasoning
• Garlic
• Vegetable broth
• Olive oil and or vegan butter
• Balsamic Vinegar (optional)

See the recipe card for quantities.

Step 1. Dry the bread:Transfer the bread cubes to a large baking sheet. Bake them for about 10 minutes, or until dried, tossing them after 5 minutes.

Step 2. Roast sweet potato:Increase the oven temperature to 400ºF. Transfer the sweet potato to a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and salt. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until just tender. Set aside.

Step 3. Cook the veggies:Meanwhile, cook the onion, mushrooms, celery, and garlic for about 5 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently, and adding a splash of water as needed to prevent sticking.

Step 4. Chop veggies:Transfer the mushroom mixture to a food processor and pulse until chopped. Transfer the mixture to a medium-large casserole dish.

Chop chickpeas:Dry the chickpeas with a clean dish towel. Transfer them to the same food processor. Pulse until chopped.

Step 5. Combine and bake:Add the sweet potato, dried bread, parsley, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Add the vegetable broth. Mix to combine. Bake for about 20 minutes, tossing the stuffing after 10 minutes. Add more broth if the mixture is too dry.

Step 6. Serve vegan stuffing with pickled red onion or shallots for even more deliciousness.

Store: Refrigerate any remaining vegan stuffing for up to one week in an airtight container.

How do I make Vegan Stuffing ahead of time?

Leave the cubed bread out overnight to dry out. Roast the sweet potato, cook the mushroom mixture, pulse the chickpeas, and transfer the ingredients to the casserole dish up to one day beforehand.
Refrigerate until 30 minutes before serving. Bake at 400ºF for about 30 minutes, or until heated through. Toss the stuffing every 10 minutes, adding more broth as needed, two tablespoons at a time, if the mixture is too dry.

Does all stuffing need eggs?

Not all stuffing recipes require eggs. Traditional stuffing recipes often include eggs as a binding agent to help hold the stuffing together. This recipe uses veggie stock to bind together the onions, celery, and dried-out bread. If you're looking for an egg-free option, this vegan stuffing recipe is perfect.

What can I serve with vegan stuffing?

Vegan gravy - This easy 6-ingredient Vegan Gravy takes 5 minutes to make, and is gluten-free.
Vegan turkey - Try my Easy Tofu Turkey or my Easy Vegan Turkey (high-protein) recipes.
Roasted Vegetable Salad - This healthy vegan Roasted Vegetable Salad features a harmonious blend of curried roasted cabbage and sweet potato, protein-rich quinoa, nutrient-packed kale, and crunchy curried cashews.
Pickled shallots - These keto-friendly pickled shallots add a delicious zing and crunch to almost any savory recipe.

Best Vegan Stuffing

Nisha Melvani

The Best Vegan Stuffing recipe and soon to be your new favorite side dish. Deliciously savory, made with simple ingredients, and can be made ahead.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 894mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 10177IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 6mg

This information is provided as a courtesy and is an ESTIMATE only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.