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.