Vegetarian Stuffing with Whole Wheat Bread

Make a healthier vegetarian stuffing by using whole wheat bread, as in this recipe. Chopped pecans add a bit of texture as well. This Thanksgiving or holiday stuffing recipe is both vegetarian and vegan, if you use a vegan margarine. Recipe and photo courtesy the Wheat Foods Council.
See also: More vegetarian stuffing recipes

Ingredients:

• 4 cups whole wheat bread, cubed
• 2 tbsp butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp Spanish paprika
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 egg, slightly beaten

Preparation:

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.

Bake bread cubes on a pan until golden, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Transfer to large mixing bowl.

Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.

Melt butter in large skillet. Add onion, celery and green pepper and cook until tender, about 15 minutes, adding mushrooms for the last few minutes. Combine with bread in mixing bowl; add seasonings, raisins, pecans, vegetable broth and egg.

Stir well and pour in casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray. Bake covered for about 1 hour.

Makes 8 servings of vegetarian stuffing.

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