Soy Free Vegan Apple Sage Stuffing

Total time1 hr 15 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time55 min

Golden, herby, and packed with cozy fall flavor, this stuffing layers toasted bread cubes with sweet-tart apple, sautéed onion, celery, and a generous handful of fresh sage and thyme. Everything gets tossed with melted vegan butter and simmered vegetable broth until the bread turns rich and custardy in the center while the top bakes up crisp and deeply golden. The combination of Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apple with garlic, rosemary, and fresh parsley keeps every bite bright instead of heavy, so it never tastes like a one-note bread dish. It comes together in one skillet and one baking dish, making it an easy make-ahead side for a holiday table. Since nothing here relies on soy-based ingredients, it's a solid, no-fuss option for anyone cooking soy free this season. Serve it straight from the pan alongside your favorite mains for a stuffing that feels both classic and completely plant-based.

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Ingredients

8 servings

1 loaf (about 16 oz) vegan bread, cut into ¾-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
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4 tbsp vegan butter
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
2 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or granny smith), peeled, cored, and diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
½ tsp dried rosemary
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 to 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until dry and lightly golden at the edges. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
2
Melt the vegan butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6–8 minutes.

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