Onion and Apple Stuffing with Rye Bread - Vegetarian Holiday Recipe (2024)

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You never had vegetarian stuffing like this before! Made from 100% real ingredients, this vegetarian rye bread, onion and apple stuffing will be a guaranteed hit at your Thanksgiving table.

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I’m pretty sure stuffing is my favorite holiday side dish. If it was up to me, I’d just take the pan with stuffing to the table and eat it by myself, ha!

Here I’m sharing the best vegetarian stuffing recipe out there: Delicious rye sourdough combined with apples and onion and plenty of flavor from garlic and herb!

Recipe tips

  • don’t skimp on the oil and butter – this is a holiday dish and nobody is counting fat grams ? if you don’t use enough butter, your stuffing will be too dry
  • use a large enough pan to cook the stuffing, or you’ll have trouble getting all the bread coated
  • cook the stuffing long enough to make sure the bread is soaked with juices

Ingredient notes

  • onions – can use 3-4 shallots instead for a more refined taste
  • bread – can also use French bread or a country loaf instead of rye
  • herbs – can also use fresh instead of dried
  • make it extra – brown a few slices of chopped bacon before adding the apples and onions!

Make ahead tips

It’s absolutely no problem to completely make this stuffing 24 hours ahead.

Just transfer it to a large dish, cool it and then store it covered in the fridge.

Simply reheat it in a skillet or in the oven when you’re ready to serve! Actually, it’s almost better the day after because the flavors really soak into each other.

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More holiday sides

  • Maple Walnut Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
  • Maple Pecan Roasted Sweet Potato Slices
  • Easy Sautéed Green Beans
  • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

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Vegetarian Rye Bread, Onion and Apple Stuffing

You never had vegetarian stuffing like this before! Made from 100% real ingredients, this vegetarian rye bread, onion and apple stuffing will be a guaranteed hit at your Thanksgiving table.

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Recipe details

Prep 10 minutes mins

Cook 20 minutes mins

Total 30 minutes mins

Servings 6 people

Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 3 medium apples cubed
  • 4 thick slices rye bread cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • ¼ cup butter or more to taste
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and apples to the skillet and cook until starting to soften, stirring from time to time. This will take around 3 minutes.

  • Add the bread to the skillet and continue cooking until it’s wet from the juices the apples and onions are releasing. This should take around 10 minutes. If it’s taking too much time or your fruit is really dry, you can add a little bit of water, white wine or chicken stock.

  • Stir in the apple cider vinegar, herbs, butter, salt and pepper. Allow to cook until the butter has melted and is coating everything, about another 4 minutes.

  • Stir in the parsley and either serve immediately OR chill for up to 24 hours before reheating.

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Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal

Nutrition is an estimate.

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Suitable for: Vegetarian

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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When I got married to my professional chef husband, I realized I had to step up my game in the kitchen. Now I share my favorite foolproof family recipes here on Savory Nothings: Chef-approved, kid-vetted and easy enough for everyday home cooks like you and me! Learn more.

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  1. Sheila says

    Onion and Apple Stuffing with Rye Bread - Vegetarian Holiday Recipe (12)
    Added some blanched brussel sprouts, dried cranberries and walnut pieces- yum! Good recipe to play around with.

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  2. Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says

    Stuffing is my favorite part of holiday dinners! It’s always been a mainstay for me, and while I will always have a soft spot for our family classic (with chestnuts and sausage), I love experimenting with new varieties. I have to give this one a try. I love rye bread!

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Onion and Apple Stuffing with Rye Bread - Vegetarian Holiday Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why is stuffing not vegetarian? ›

Most stuffing uses Egg and/or butter to bind the ingredients together, and consequently it is not suitable for vegans - though it is suitable for vegetarians.

What is vegetarian stuffing made of? ›

Heat a frying pan until medium hot, add the butter, onions and sage and fry gently for five minutes until softened. Place the breadcrumbs in a bowl with the softened onions and mix to combine. Add the egg and season with salt and black pepper. Mix well then form into golf-ball sized balls and place on a roasting tray.

What does adding egg to stuffing do? ›

Eggs: Two lightly beaten eggs help hold the dressing together and add moisture.

What is sage and onion stuffing made of? ›

In a food processor, blitz the bread, sage and parsley to a coarse breadcrumb. In a large bowl, mix together the cooled onion mixture with the breadcrumbs and season with the salt and pepper. Mix in the eggs and yolk until you have an even mixture.

Is there a vegetarian stuffing mix? ›

Made from specially baked stuffing bread, and then dusted with just the right touch of herbs and spices. It is the ideal complement to your entrées.

Can vegetarians eat Stove Top stuffing? ›

While the Stove Top brand offers several stuffing varieties, the Stuffing Mix for Pork is the only vegan-friendly option.

What makes stuffing unhealthy? ›

Stuffing is not strictly a healthy food, because it is typically high in calories, fat, sodium, and refined carbohydrates. 1 But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy it, All foods can fit into a healthy diet in moderation.

Is stuffing better with or without eggs? ›

It's a matter of preference, but adding a beaten egg to your stuffing mixture acts as a binder and keeps the bread moist.

Is stovetop cornbread stuffing vegetarian? ›

This product contains 2 ingredients that are not vegetarian and 2 ingredients that may not be vegetarian.

What can you use as a binder instead of eggs in stuffing? ›

16 egg substitutes
  1. Mashed banana. Mashed banana can act as a binding agent when baking or making pancake batter. ...
  2. Applesauce. Applesauce can also act as a binding agent. ...
  3. Fruit puree. Fruit puree will help bind a recipe in a similar way to applesauce. ...
  4. Avocado. ...
  5. Gelatin. ...
  6. Xanthan gum. ...
  7. Vegetable oil and baking powder. ...
  8. Margarine.
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What can I substitute for eggs in stuffing? ›

Best Egg Substitutes
  • Flaxseed Meal. Flaxseeds have an earthy, nutty flavor and are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. ...
  • Chia Seeds. ...
  • Mashed Banana. ...
  • Applesauce. ...
  • Silken Tofu. ...
  • Aquafaba. ...
  • Starches. ...
  • Vinegar + Baking Powder.

Is it OK to make stuffing a day ahead of time? ›

No matter where you fall, getting a head start on what can be prepared before the big day is essential. One question that always crops up: Can you make stuffing ahead of time? The short answer to whether you can making stuffing ahead of time is yes.

What is British stuffing made of? ›

Stuffing consists of a mixture of savoury ingredients such as breadcrumbs, herbs, fruit, nuts, sausagemeat and onion which are bound together with egg or liquid to form a semi-solid mixture. It is usually cooked with roast meat such as chicken, pork or lamb and is served as an accompaniment to the sliced, cooked meat.

What is Christmas stuffing made of? ›

Ground pork, seasoned and mixed with grated apple, chopped dried apricots, pistachio nuts, parsley, lemon zest and sage. Gordon Ramsay rolls the stuffing in sage leaves for presentation, and hides a spicy sausage surprise in the middle. The whole lot is rolled in tinfoil and baked in the oven.

Is ground sage or rubbed sage better for stuffing? ›

For a more pronounced sage flavor and a light and fluffy texture rubbed, is your best choice. Rubbed sage is perfect for holiday turkey stuffing as well as Italian and Greek dishes. It's a great fit for sausages, poultry, pork, beef, lamb, and fish dishes. Ground sage is best in chicken and soup recipes.

Does stuffing have animal products? ›

Some types of stuffing contain sausage meat, or forcemeat, while vegetarian stuffings sometimes contain tofu. Roast pork is often accompanied by sage and onion stuffing in England; roast poultry in a Christmas dinner may be stuffed with sweet chestnuts. Oysters are used in one traditional stuffing for Thanksgiving.

Is Stove Top stuffing for pork vegetarian? ›

The stuffing box says, “for pork,” but don't let that fool you. There are no animal parts in the ingredients. Simply bring water or veggie broth to a boil with some vegan butter, then add your stuffing mix and fluff with a fork.

Is boxed turkey stuffing vegetarian? ›

It is usually made with chicken broth, chicken fat, milk, and even eggs to hold everything together, so no, standard stuffing is not vegan friendly. But some specialty brands, like Arrowhead Hills, do offer vegan-friendly stuffing mix.

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