1. Home
  2. Food & Drink
  3. Vegetarian Food

Vegetarian Stuffing with Cranberries

By Jolinda Hackett, About.com Guide

Vegetarian stuffing with cranberries is perfect for Thanksgiving

Sneak some healthy protein and fiber into your vegetarian stuffing and add colorful cranberries with this easy recipe for vegetarian stuffing with cranberries and kidney beans. Stuffing recipe and photo courtesy Bush's ® Beans.

Ingredients:

  • 1 package pre-toasted bread cubes (14 - 16 ounces)
  • 3 tbsp butter plus extra
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 3/4 cup cranberries, chopped
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup wild rice, pre-cooked
  • 2 tbsp fresh sage, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tbsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 16 ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

Heat a large skillet and add 2 tablespoons butter and oil.

Add onions, celery and cranberries and cook on medium-high heat until soft, about fifteen minutes.

Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Place toasted bread, rice and herbs in a large bowl, stir in eggs.Pour hot liquid mixture into bowl; add poultry seasoning, beans, salt and pepper and mix.

Grease two 8-inch pans with butter, pour mixture, dot with extra butter. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove foil and bake 10 minutes more or until top is crisp.

User Reviews Write Review
More vegetarian and vegan stuffing recipes

More vegetarian and vegan stuffing recipes

Explore Vegetarian Food

About.com Special Features

Conquering High Cholesterol

Learn how you can reduce your your numbers with these nutrition and exercise tips. More >

Mornings Made Easy

Reclaim the morning and your sanity with these easy recipes, tips, and timesaving ideas. More >

  1. Home
  2. Food & Drink
  3. Vegetarian Food
  4. Side/Vegetable Dishes
  5. Stuffing/Dressing Recipes
  6. Vegetarian Stuffing with Cranberries - Vegetarian Cranberry Stuffing Recipe - Thanksgiving Dressing Recipe

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.