This Easy Vegetarian Stuffing recipe is a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or any holiday gathering. Made with simple ingredients like bread, vegetables, and herbs, it's a delicious and flavorful dish that everyone will love. The stuffing is moist and packed with flavors, making it a must-have on your dinner table. Plus, it's vegetarian-friendly, so it's suitable for all guests.
Ingredients
- 8 cups stale bread, cubed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast them in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until they are slightly crispy.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and garlic, and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the dried thyme, dried sage, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the cooked vegetables to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the toasted bread cubes to the bowl and mix well to combine with the vegetables.
- Pour the vegetable broth over the bread mixture and gently toss until all the bread is evenly moistened. Add more broth if needed.
- Transfer the stuffing mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to allow the top to become golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Interesting Facts
Stuffing is a traditional side dish commonly served with roasted turkey during Thanksgiving.
The term "stuffing" comes from the old English word "stouf", which means to fill.
Stuffing can be made with various ingredients, but the bread-based stuffing is the most popular version in the United States.