Healthy Stuffing: Bagel Bread Edition!

OK, let me just say that you guys are going to FREAK OUT over this Healthy Stuffing recipe, I love it so much. I used my Bagel Bread Recipe, which is by far one of the most favorite recipes on my website. Thus, I figured, how could I not make a super yummy stuffing out of it this Thanksgiving?!

Healthy Stuffing Specifics

This bagel bread stuffing is decadent, delicious and PACKED full with delicious flavors and veggies of course. Here’s a breakdown:

• Bagel Bread: This is your first step in the healthy stuffing recipe. I made two batches of the Bagel Bread for this stuffing, but feel free to half the recipe if you’re cooking for a smaller group. The key to get the stuffing crispy is to toast the bagel bread pieces after baking, but it’s not necessary if you like it a little bit more on the moist side!
• Veggie Broth: You’re more than welcome to use a chicken or turkey broth if you prefer as well, but the quantity of it can vary. I based this recipe off of 1 cup of veggie broth, but if you prefer a more moist stuffing, add more as you see fit! I always snag the organic, low sodium version as well.
• Veggies: For the veggies in this healthy stuffing, I went with the crowd favorites of white onion, celery and carrots but also switched it up a bit with Shiitake Mushrooms! They add a more dense flavor which I love.
• Season It!: For the seasoning, I used the Trader Joe’s Vegan Chicken-Less seasoning, but any Poultry Seasoning will do. This is where a bulk of the flavor is coming from, along with the fresh parsley and sage (which are optional!)

If you’re looking for some more Thanksgiving Recipe Inspiration, check out my no bake apple pie cheesecake, or my roasted carrots with a spicy maple tahini drizzle!

Lots of Love! x

xx

Alysia (Purely) Pope

 

 

Healthy Bagel Bread Stuffing

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Serves: 12 Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cooking Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients

• 2 batches PurelyPope Bagel Bread (Recipe linked above)
• 3-4 c shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 2 ribs celery, diced
• 1 c carrots, diced
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 1 c low sodium veggie broth (more if you like the stuffing soggier)
• 2 tbsp vegan butter or ghee
• 4 tbsp poultry seasoning
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Bagel Bread Stuffing!

1. Bake 2 batches of bagel bread per directions.
2. While bagel bread is baking, add butter, veggies and veggie broth to a large pan on medium/low heat and cover for about 10 minutes or until veggies are cooked down/through.
3. After about 10 minutes, mix and stir veggies, add in all spices and garlic and then cover again for about 5 minutes, then turn off heat.
4. After bagel bread is cooked, dice into 1 inch cubes and toast either in an air fryer or on a pan in the oven under broil.
5. Once bagel bread is toasted, mix the bagel bread pieces with the veggies in a large bowl.
6. Spray a baking dish with avocado oil spray. Place the stuffing in a baking dish and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
7. Top with fresh parsley & sage and enjoy!