Vegetarian Apple Sausage Stuffing

Delight your holiday table with this irresistible Vegetarian Apple Sausage Stuffing, a hearty plant-based twist on a classic comfort dish. Loaded with flavor, this recipe combines savory crumbled vegetarian sausage, buttery sautéed vegetables, and the subtle sweetness of Granny Smith apple for a perfectly balanced stuffing. Infused with warm notes of dried sage and thyme, and moistened with vegetable broth to achieve the ideal texture, this stuffing is baked to golden perfection with a crispy top and tender center. Made with wholesome whole-grain or sourdough bread cubes, this side dish is both satisfying and nourishing, making it a crowd-pleasing addition to your Thanksgiving or festive gatherings. Serve it piping hot, garnished with fresh parsley, and watch as it becomes the star of your feast! Whether you're catering to vegetarians or simply exploring new holiday staples, this recipe is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Vegetarian sausage, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 stalks Celery, diced
• 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried sage
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 8 cups Dry bread cubes (whole-grain or sourdough)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a small amount of butter or oil and set aside.

Step 2

Warm a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and crumble in the vegetarian sausage. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the sausage with a spatula, until browned. Remove it from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

Using the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and apple. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until vegetables are softened and the apple starts to turn tender.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, dried sage, and dried thyme. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 5

Return the cooked vegetarian sausage to the skillet, and mix in the salt and black pepper.

Step 6

Pour the vegetable broth into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Place the dry bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Gradually pour the vegetable broth mixture over the bread cubes, stirring to evenly combine. Allow the bread to soak up the liquid, and mix gently until evenly moistened.

Step 8

Fold in the chopped fresh parsley for a burst of flavor.

Step 9

Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.

Step 10

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crispy.

Step 11

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2328.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5023.7

Total Fat 127.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 93mg	0%
Sodium 11695.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 803.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 90.8g	0%
Total Sugars 74.3g
Protein 208.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1018.1mg	0%
Iron 43.0mg	0%
Potassium 3992.2mg	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: 22.1%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 61.8%