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.

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    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

    Which store-bought stuffing is vegan? ›

    Pepperidge Farm

    Crafted from a blend of bread, herbs, and spices, the plant-based stuffing brand offers several options to dig into. Vegans can enjoy the Herb Seasoned Classic and Corn Bread Classic stuffing mixes.

    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 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.

    Is Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing vegetarian? ›

    Made from specially baked stuffing bread, and then dusted with just the right touch of herbs and spices. It is the ideal complement to your entrées.

    Who sells vegan stuffing? ›

    12 Chestnut and Cranberry Vegan Stuffing Balls. A savoury delight, carefully prepared with Bramley apples, cranberries, chestnuts & caramelised onions. Suitable for Vegans.

    Why is Jiffy cornbread not vegetarian? ›

    Jiffy is a well-known brand I ate as a kid.

    Turns out, the classic mix contains lard while the vegetarian one uses vegetable shortening.

    Is Jiffy vegetarian mix vegan? ›

    It was affordable, easy to make, and they tasted great! The regular Jiffy corn muffin mix contains lard, so it's not vegetarian. But this new vegetarian one is vegan, and you can keep it vegan by using your own egg replacer and non-dairy milk, as I did.

    What is vegan cornbread made of? ›

    How to Make Vegan Cornbread. The base for this recipe is a mixture of fine cornmeal and all-purpose flour. We prefer using fine cornmeal over medium grind for best texture, but either will work. For a “buttermilk” effect, we combined almond milk and lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar).

    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.
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    What is vegetarian stuffing made of? ›

    Heat a frying pan until medium hot, add the butter, onions and sage and fry gently for five minutes until softened. Place the breadcrumbs in a bowl with the softened onions and mix to combine. Add the egg and season with salt and black pepper. Mix well then form into golf-ball sized balls and place on a roasting tray.

    Why is stuffing not vegetarian? ›

    Stuffing, or “dressing” if you live in the south, is one of the best parts of Thanksgiving dinner. But usually it's made with the rich drippings from the roasted turkey, which means it's off limits for vegetarians.

    Is stuffing better with or without eggs? ›

    It's all about personal preference. If you want a sturdier dressing, eggs can help do that. I don't use eggs in this recipe, though, because I like a lighter, more crumbly texture in my dressing.

    What makes stuffing unhealthy? ›

    Typically high in fat, carbs and salt, stuffing can be made fresh or purchased chilled, frozen or dehydrated. Traditionally, a stuffing would use the giblets of the bird with the addition of sausage meat, a source of starch, such as bread, with some aromatics such as onion, herbs and spices.

    What is the best bread to use for stuffing? ›

    Breads such as sour dough, French bread or Italian loaves are for the best bread for stuffing. Their soft-but-sturdy interiors are the perfect texture for stuffing. The pieces retain their shape without crumbling.

    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.

    Is Pepperidge Farm stuffing dairy free? ›

    Yes! The manufacturer claims that this product is dairy free.

    Does sage and onion stuffing contain dairy? ›

    Ingredients: WHEAT Flour (with added Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Dried Onion (15%), Vegetable Oils (Palm, Sunflower), Salt, Dried Sage (1.5%), Dried Parsley, Raising Agents (Ammonium Carbonate, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate), BARLEY Malt Extract. Allergens are highlighted in BOLD. May also contain MILK and CELERY.

    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.

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