Ingredients for - Vegan Stuffing

1. Vegan, gluten-free, brown rice bread (such as Food for Life®), cubed 1 loaf
2. Vegan margarine (such as Earth Balance®) 2 tablespoons
3. Mixed forest mushrooms, diced 1 ½ cups
4. Sweet onion, chopped 1 ¼ cups
5. Dried sage 2 ½ teaspoons
6. Dried rosemary 1 ½ teaspoons
7. Dried thyme ½ teaspoon
8. Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste ½ teaspoon
9. Vegan margarine (such as Earth Balance®), melted 6 tablespoons
10. Low-sodium vegan broth 1 ½ cups
11. Fresh cranberries 8 ounces
12. Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped 1 cup
13. Minced fresh parsley ⅓ cup

How to cook deliciously - Vegan Stuffing

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

2 . Stage

Spread bread cubes on the prepared baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven until fragrant and slightly golden, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven, leaving oven on. Let bread cool and transfer to a large bowl.

3 . Stage

While bread is toasting, melt 2 tablespoons margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions. Cook until onions are slightly translucent, about 5 minutes. Add a splash of vegetable broth is moisture is needed. Add sage, rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon until combined, about 2 minutes more.

4 . Stage

Pour mushroom mixture into the bowl with the toasted bread. Toss to evenly distribute. Pour 6 tablespoons melted margarine and vegan broth over the mixture. Add cranberries, apple, and parsley. Mix thoroughly but gently. Spread stuffing into a casserole dish and cover with aluminum foil.

5 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes; check at 25 minutes to prevent burning. Uncover and stir gently. Continue baking until top is browned, about 15 minutes more. Allow to cool slightly before serving.