Vegan Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes - Vegan Cornbread Stuffing (2024)

Vegan Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes - Vegan Cornbread Stuffing (1)

11.17.20

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    We gathered with Jenni Kayne way back when to prep for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday andAnnie Campbell‘s gluten-free cornbread stuffing is still heaven, all these years later! We couldn’t resist sharing this blast from the past and the perfect recipe to memorize for years to come.

    This stuffing is vegan,gluten-free and so delicious that no one around your table will miss a beat. Check out our recipe break down below and a download-able version of this recipe and the rest of our Thanksgiving menu from so many years agohere!

    Gluten-Free Mushroom + Leek Cornbread Stuffing

    INGREDIENTS

    10 cups of day-old, gluten-free cornbread, or bread of choice, cut into one inch cubes*

    4 T extra virgin olive oil or Earth Balance, more as needed

    ¾ pound of wild mushrooms, sliced

    4 leeks, white and light green parts only, cut in half and sliced

    1 ½ cups of sliced celery

    1 cup of diced onion

    1 cup of diced parsley

    2 apples, peeled and diced

    1-2 t fresh thyme, chopped

    1 T fresh sage, chopped

    2-3 cups of vegetable stock, more or less depending on texture

    salt & pepper

    TO PREPARE VEGETABLES |Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add extra virgin olive oil or Earth Balance butter. Once hot, add leeks, celery and onion. Season aggressively with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté for 10 minutes, until softened. Once vegetables are soft, add mushroom, apples, thyme and sage and cook for an additional 7-8 minutes, until mushrooms are soft. Add olive oil, salt and pepper as needed.

    Vegan Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes - Vegan Cornbread Stuffing (2)

    Combine cornbread, cooked vegetables and parsley in a bowl. Add vegetable stock until moistened but not soggy. Place everything in a greased 9×13’’ baking dish or in a hollowed pumpkin or squash.

    TO BAKE STUFFING | Bake dish in a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, or until desired doneness.

    Cornbread can be made 1-2 days in advance. All vegetables and herbs can be chopped 2 days in advance. Vegetables can be sautéed 1 day in advance. Stuffing can be cooked 1 day in advance and reheated in a 350 degree oven, covered with tinfoil, for 20 minutes or until warm.

    Gluten-Free Cornbread
    Adapted from chocolate covered katie

    Ingredients

    1 cup of rice milk, or milk of choice

    1 T white vinegar

    2 cups of gluten-free cornmeal

    1 T baking powder

    ½ t baking soda

    1 t salt

    2 T sugar

    2 T brown sugar, more for a sweeter cornbread

    1 cup of frozen corn

    3 T oil

    ¼ cup of applesauce

    ½ t cayenne, optional

    1 T fresh rosemary, chopped, optional

    To make the batter: Mix the milk with the vinegar and let sit for five minutes. Combine cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, brown sugar, cayenne, rosemary and frozen corn in a bowl. Add oil, applesauce and rice milk/vinegar and mix until combined.

    To bake: Pour batter into a greased 9×9’’ baking dish and bake in a 400 degree oven for 25 minutes, until set. A toothpick should come out clean from the center of the cornbread. Serve with Earth Balance and honey.

    Helpful tips: Cornbread is best served the day of but if using for stuffing, make 1-2 days in advance.

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    Comments

    1. This stuffing looks delicious, thanks for the recipe!

      Stacy @ Say It With Sprinkles | 11.13.2012 | Reply

    2. Thank you so much for devoting a week to vegan Thanksgiving recipes! As a long-time ethical vegan I truly appreciate it, and love the recipes I have seen so far. The Chalkboard Magazine is quickly becoming my favorite on-line haunt…thank you for beauty and quality of your website!
      🙂
      Kat

      Kat | 11.14.2012 | Reply

      • Thank you for your sweet comment, Kat! We are truly honored to have you as a reader. xoxo

        The Chalkboard | 11.15.2012 | Reply

    3. what kind of oil do you recommend for the cornbread?

      dalia | 11.19.2012 | Reply

      • Hi Dalia – we love extra virgin olive oil when we make cornbread, but if you have another favorite you use regularly while baking, feel free to experiment!

        The Chalkboard | 11.20.2012 | Reply

    4. I am thinking of making this for this year’s meal, but I’d like to omit the apples. Do you think I need to make any adjustments to the rest of the recipe?

      ashley | 10.18.2013 | Reply

    5. This stuffing was amazing!!! Did not expect to taste so good. I almost cried. Found out months ago that I have crazy allergies to…everything. Still getting my pallet used to things without gluten, dairy and eggs. Was not looking forward to Thanksgiving at all. But now, I can’t wait!!

      Don’t know you, but I love you!!!!!

      Lady Day | 11.20.2013 | Reply

    6. Do you know how it would come out if you used honey or maple syrup instead of the sugar and brown sugar?

      Hayley | 11.23.2014 | Reply

    7. This stuffing was AMAZING! I cheated and used 2 boxes of GF cornbread mix and I did use butter instead of oil/Earth Balance, so not totally vegan, but it was GF. Everyone absolutely loved it!

      Krissy | 12.02.2014 | Reply

    8. Thank you! That was wonderful, and I liked the video too!

      Rebecca | 11.26.2015 | Reply

    9. Wonderful stuffing recipe! We also added one cup of fresh raw cranberries.

      Carolyn | 11.27.2015 | Reply

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    FAQs

    Is Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing vegan? ›

    Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Stuffing contains no animal products, but be careful because a lot of their other flavors do contain chicken and/or chicken broth. And the Cornbread Stuffing Mix at Trader Joe's is also vegan.

    Are any boxed stuffing vegan? ›

    For an easy Thanksgiving dish, Olivia's Stuffing is one of our go-to brands. While the Gluten-Free Stuffing is not plant-based, both the Traditional and Cornbread stuffing mixes are vegan. Choose your fave store-bought vegan stuffing variety and pair it with a meat-free roast, roasted vegetables, and vegan pie.

    What is vegan stuffing made of? ›

    In this vegan stuffing recipe, I keep the celery, onions, and crusty bread, but I use a generous amount of olive oil instead of butter, which adds robust flavor. Then, I increase the veggies. Along with the onion and celery, I add a hefty amount of shiitake mushrooms, kale, and tons of fresh herbs.

    What does adding egg to stuffing do? ›

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

    Which store bought stuffing is vegan? ›

    Vegan Stuffing Brands

    Cubbison's: Traditional Seasoned Cubed Stuffing is typically vegan and widely available in Whole Foods. It's made with fresh wheat loaves and seasoned just right.

    Is stove top cornbread stuffing mix vegetarian? ›

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

    What brand of stuffing is vegetarian? ›

    Made from specially baked stuffing bread, and then dusted with just the right touch of herbs and spices.

    Why is stuffing not vegan? ›

    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.

    Is Kraft Stove Top stuffing vegan? ›

    Ironically, as another user pointed out in comments, the Stove Top Sage stuffing is not vegan as it contains trace amounts of dried cooked chicken. Many users thanked Dee for the tip. “I would never in a million years [have] picked that up and read the ingredients,” said one user. “Thank you.

    What can I use instead of egg to bind stuffing? ›

    Some common egg substitutes include:
    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. ...
    4. Avocado. ...
    5. Gelatin. ...
    6. Xanthan gum. ...
    7. Vegetable oil and baking powder. ...
    8. Margarine.
    Mar 30, 2021

    What can you use instead of stuffing? ›

    Here are a few suggestions.
    • Old tights or socks. Nylons work great, but woolly ones will do too. ...
    • Worn out t-shirts or jumpers. Again, these should be clean. ...
    • Tissues or tissue paper. ...
    • Newspaper. ...
    • Plastic bags. ...
    • Packing materials. ...
    • Toy stuffing from another toy. ...
    • The filling from a pillow.
    Jan 22, 2019

    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.

    Why put mayo in eggs? ›

    The mayo helps to stabilize the mixture and incorporate more egg into the eggs, making them fluffy. Plus, the extra fat can also make them silkier, and more rich.

    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.

    Are Pepperidge Farm rolls vegan? ›

    Pepperidge Farms bread is not vegan, including their burger and hot dog buns.

    Which cornbread mixes are vegan? ›

    The Cotton Creations Vegan Honey Pecan Cornbread mix has the perfect balance of sweet and buttery. It's so moist you won't know if you're eating cornbread or cake. The mix includes a package of candied pecans and vegan honey (inside the bag of mix).

    What is Pepperidge Farm stuffing made of? ›

    MADE FROM: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, YEAST, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: VEGETABLE OILS (CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER AND/OR PALM), MOLASSES, SPICES, CELERY, ONION POWDER, CALCIUM PROPIONATE TO EXTEND FRESHNESS, MALTED BARLEY ...

    Are Pepperidge Farm pastry sheets vegan? ›

    EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY: Puff Pastry Sheets are light, tender pastry that puffs into dozens of flaky, golden layers for a supremely airy texture. LABOR SAVER: Save time on prep by just thawing, heating and serving. CROWD FAVORITE: Our puff pastries are vegan and Kosher certified.

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