Plant-Based Holiday Stuffing with Mushrooms, Cranberries, and Herbs
Plant-Based Holiday Stuffing with Mushrooms, Cranberries, and Herbs marries earthy mushrooms and sweet onions with tart cranberries and crisp apple for a bright, aromatic bite. Gluten-free brown rice bread soaks up herby sage, rosemary, and thyme, creating a tender yet toasty texture perfect for the holiday table or any cozy fall dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Plant-Based Holiday Stuffing with Mushrooms, Cranberries, and Herbs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
Spread the bread cubes on the prepared baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven until fragrant and lightly golden, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, leaving it on. Let the bread cool, then transfer it to a large bowl.
- 3
While the bread toasts, melt 2 tablespoons margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and onions. Cook until the onions are slightly translucent, about 5 minutes. Add a splash of vegetable broth if moisture is needed. Add the sage, rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon until combined, about 2 minutes more.
- 4
Pour the mushroom mixture into the bowl with the toasted bread. Toss to distribute evenly. Pour 6 tablespoons melted margarine and vegan broth over the mixture. Add the cranberries, apple, and parsley. Mix thoroughly but gently. Spread the stuffing into a casserole dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes; check at 25 minutes to prevent burning. Uncover and stir gently. Continue baking until the top is browned, about 15 minutes more. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Calories 77.71 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 1.77 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 11.91 g 4%
- Total Fat 2.83 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.73 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.5 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 141.32 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 3.68 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 3.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 33.5 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.71 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 274.92 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 53.09 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 6.72 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Plant Based Holiday Stuffing with Mushrooms, Cranberries, and Herbs is made with 12 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cranberry, Dried Rosemary, Dried Sage, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 77.71 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Plant-Based Holiday Stuffing with Mushrooms, Cranberries, and Herbs made of?
- The main ingredients are Cranberry, Dried Rosemary, Dried Sage, Dried Thyme, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Plant-Based Holiday Stuffing with Mushrooms, Cranberries, and Herbs?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 77.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Plant-Based Holiday Stuffing with Mushrooms, Cranberries, and Herbs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Plant-Based Holiday Stuffing with Mushrooms, Cranberries, and Herbs healthy?
- Plant-Based Holiday Stuffing with Mushrooms, Cranberries, and Herbs has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 77.71 calories and 1.77 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 141.32 mg (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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