Vegan Apple Sausage Stuffing

Transform your holiday table with this irresistibly savory-sweet Vegan Apple Sausage Stuffing, a plant-based twist on a classic comfort dish. Packed with hearty cubes of toasted vegan bread, flavorful crumbled vegan sausage, and the tart sweetness of diced apples, this recipe brings a medley of textures and tastes to every bite. Aromatic herbs like fresh parsley, sage, and thyme, combined with sautéed onion and celery, infuse each ingredient with a cozy, festive flair. Moistened with rich vegetable broth and vegan butter, this stuffing bakes to golden perfection with a satisfying crisp top. Perfect as a Thanksgiving centerpiece or a side dish for any fall gathering, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress vegans and non-vegans alike. Serve it warm, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 cups stale bread (cubed, vegan-friendly)
• 12 ounces vegan sausage (crumbled or chopped)
• 1 large apple (diced, preferably Granny Smith or Fuji for tartness)
• 1 cup celery (diced)
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 2.5 cups vegetable broth
• 4 tablespoons vegan butter (melted)
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil and set aside.

Step 2

Spread the cubed bread on a large baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden and slightly crisp. Remove and let cool.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the vegan sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and celery. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 5

Add the diced apple to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly softened. Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes, cooked sausage, sautéed onion, celery, and apple mixture. Add the fresh parsley, sage, thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Toss to evenly distribute the ingredients.

Step 7

Pour the vegetable broth and melted vegan butter over the mixture. Gently toss until the bread is evenly moistened but not soggy.

Step 8

Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.

Step 10

Remove the stuffing from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2813.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4846.4

Total Fat 145.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 12051.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 714.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 70.9g	0%
Total Sugars 82.0g
Protein 187.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1341.7mg	0%
Iron 35.1mg	0%
Potassium 4907.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.7%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 58.1%