Pixicook
LoginGet Started
    HomeRecipesVeganSavory Vegan Mushroom-Pecan Stuffing
    recipe image

    Savory Vegan Mushroom-Pecan Stuffing

    clock-icon120 minutes
    author-image
    Author
    Pixicook editorial team

    A hearty and flavorful vegan stuffing made with mushrooms, pecans, and a medley of aromatic vegetables and herbs.

    Ingredients for Savory Vegan Mushroom-Pecan Stuffing

    units in
    USchevron
    units in
    USchevron
    serves
    14 peoplechevron
    serves
    14 peoplechevron

    Hearty Vegan White Bread, crusts removed, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

    0 lb

    Substitute chevron-down

    Button Mushrooms, roughly chopped

    0 lb

    Substitute chevron-down

    Toasted Pecan Halves

    0 oz

    Substitute chevron-down

    Olive Oil

    cups

    Substitute chevron-down

    Fresh Sage Leaves, minced

    cups

    Substitute chevron-down

    Large Onion, finely chopped

    each

    Substitute chevron-down

    Large Leek, white part only, finely chopped

    each

    Substitute chevron-down

    Large Ribs Celery, finely chopped

    each

    Substitute chevron-down

    Garlic Clove, minced or grated

    each

    Substitute chevron-down

    Hearty Vegetable Stock

    cups

    Substitute chevron-down

    Fresh Parsley Leaves, minced

    cups

    Substitute chevron-down

    Kosher Salt

    to taste

    Substitute chevron-down

    Freshly Ground Black Pepper

    to taste

    Substitute chevron-down

    How to Make Savory Vegan Mushroom-Pecan Stuffing

    1. Dry the Bread Cubes

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Spread the bread cubes on two rimmed baking sheets and place them in the oven for about 50 minutes until they are hard and crunchy.

    2. Prepare the Mushrooms

    Roughly chop the mushrooms using a food processor with about 8 short pulses per batch. Then chop the pecan halves in the same processor using 12 short pulses.

    3. Cook the Mushrooms

    Heat 0.5 cup of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped mushrooms and cook for about 8 minutes until well-browned and aromatic. Halfway through cooking, add half of the minced sage leaves.

    4. Add Aromatics

    Add the finely chopped onion, leek, celery, garlic, and the remaining sage to the mushrooms. Cook for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

    5. Combine Ingredients

    Pour in the vegetable stock and add half of the minced parsley. Stir in the chopped pecans and dried bread cubes. Gently fold the mixture to combine everything evenly. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

    6. Bake the Stuffing

    Transfer the stuffing mixture to a 9- by 13-inch rectangular baking dish or a 10- by 14-inch oval dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to get a golden crust.

    7. Garnish and Serve

    Sprinkle the remaining parsley over the stuffing before serving.

    Pitfalls and tips

    Mushroom Selection and Sautéing

    Use a variety of mushrooms like cremini, shiitake, and oyster and brown them well in stages for deep umami flavor.

    Moisture Balance

    Start with the recommended amount of broth and adjust if necessary to achieve a stuffing that's moist but not soggy.

    Bread Quality and Prep

    Choose high-quality sourdough bread with a robust flavor and dense crumb. Cube it and dry it out in a low oven if it's too fresh to improve texture without becoming mushy.

    Aromatics and Toasting Nuts

    Cook onion, celery, and garlic until soft and translucent, then toast the pecans until fragrant to enhance their nuttiness.

    Baking Technique

    Grease the baking dish with olive oil and bake the stuffing uncovered for a golden crust and moist interior.


    Comments (0)

    Add your comment...

    Explore More Vegan recipes

    Explore More Collections

    Broccoli Cheddar Delight Soup

    Vegetarian Winter

    Cucumber Salad with Garlic ginger and soy

    Easy Salad

    Dashi with Cod and Clams

    Mushroom Soup

    Caramelized Skillet Shrimp with Optional Citrus or Chipotle Glaze

    Quick Easy Shrimp Saute