Apple Walnut Rice Stuffing Vegan
Celebrate the flavors of fall with this Apple Walnut Rice Stuffing, a wholesome, vegan recipe perfect for holiday feasts or any cozy gathering. This hearty dish combines the natural sweetness of diced apples and dried cranberries with the nutty crunch of walnuts, all folded into a base of fluffy, cooked brown rice. Infused with earthy notes of dried thyme and sage, and brightened with a touch of fresh parsley, this stuffing is both comforting and vibrant. A splash of vegetable broth ties everything together, making it irresistibly moist and flavorful. Whether served as a side dish or used to stuff your favorite vegetables, this gluten-free and plant-based recipe is an easy, crowd-pleasing option that’s ready in just 40 minutes. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any time you crave a delicious twist on classic stuffing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 Celery stalks, diced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups Cooked brown rice
- 1 large Apple, diced (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup Chopped walnuts
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup Vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried sage
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a large skillet or pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and celery to the pan and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the diced apple to the pan and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until slightly softened.
Stir in the cooked brown rice, chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries, combining everything evenly.
Pour in the vegetable broth and stir well to moisten the mixture. Allow it to heat through for 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle in the dried thyme, dried sage, salt, and ground black pepper, stirring to distribute the seasonings.
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve warm as a stuffing for vegetables or as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.7 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2560 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 266.9 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.1 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.8 g | ||
| Protein | 39.7 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2046 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
