Dairy-Free Savory Stuffing Balls
Elevate your holiday table or casual family dinner with these Dairy-Free Savory Stuffing Balls, a delightful twist on traditional stuffing that's fully plant-based and bursting with flavor. Made with day-old dairy-free bread, aromatic herbs like sage and thyme, and a flaxseed "egg" for binding, this recipe offers a healthier, allergy-friendly alternative without sacrificing comfort or taste. Sautéed onions, celery, and garlic meld beautifully with vegetable broth to create a moist, flavorful stuffing mixture that's shaped into convenient bite-sized portions. Perfectly baked to achieve a golden, slightly crisp exterior, these stuffing balls are easy to serve and pair wonderfully with festive mains or weeknight meals. Wholesome, satisfying, and oven-ready in just 20 minutes, this vegan stuffing idea is sure to wow your guests and become a seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups day-old bread (dairy-free)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 5 tablespoons water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed and water. Stir well and let it sit for 10 minutes to thicken into a flax 'egg'.
Tear or cut the day-old bread into small cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, sautéing until the onion is translucent and the celery is tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour the vegetable broth into the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Remove from heat.
Pour the vegetable mixture over the bread cubes in the large bowl.
Add the freshly chopped parsley, dried sage, dried thyme, sea salt, black pepper, and the prepared flax 'egg' to the bread mixture.
Stir everything gently to combine, ensuring the bread is well coated and the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the liquid.
Using your hands, shape the stuffing mixture into balls roughly 2 inches in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the stuffing balls are golden brown on the outside and heated through.
Serve warm as a savory side dish for your favorite meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5725 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.8 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 12766 mg | 555% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1015.4 g | 369% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 57.1 g | 204% | |
| Total Sugars | 93.6 g | ||
| Protein | 170.7 g | 341% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1260 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 58.0 mg | 322% | |
| Potassium | 4563 mg | 97% | |
*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.
