Cranberry Pecan Skillet Stuffing

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Total Time: 1 hour; 20 minutes active
Servings: 6

Got everything ready for dinner? Make one last trip to grab everything you need for this delightful stuffing, delicious for any Thanksgiving meal. Serve it with tofu steak and mushroom gravy if you’re welcoming vegan diners to your table.

Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 cups vegan multigrain bread, cut in 1/2- to 1-inch cubes and toasted

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced

  • 2 cups onion, diced

  • 1/2 cup carrots, diced

  • 3/4 cup celery, diced

  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced

  • 1 cup button mushrooms, sliced

  • 1 teaspoon dried sage

  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth

  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries

  • 1/3 cup pecans, chopped

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large iron skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the garlic, onion, carrots, celery, and green pepper for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and dried herbs and continue to cook for a few more minutes until mushrooms are tender. Stir in the vegetable broth, cranberries, pecans, salt, pepper, and toasted bread cubes. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes, then uncover and bake another 5-10 minutes. Let the stuffing sit for 15 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestion

Add a pan-fried tofu steak and mushroom gravy to this vegan stuffing for your favorite vegetarian Thanksgiving guest.

Planning for Thanksgiving

By: Co+op, stronger together

Thanksgiving gatherings don’t need to be elaborate or stressful. Whether you’re entertaining a couple or a crowd, your co-op can help you with planning and ingredients, or ready-to-eat holiday meals, pies and sides. Here are a few ideas to get you started!

Great beginnings

Set out a tray or two of snacks before the main meal; it’s a great way to welcome guests.

  • Fresh dates served with a spiced, roasted nut mix

  • Artisanal cheese tray of local cheeses, with fine flatbread crackers and crostini

  • Crispy raw vegetables and a selection of dips, like soft chevre blended with herbs, hummus with a swirl of fresh or prepared pesto, or garlicky aioli

  • Meat or veggie paté, sausage bites, cooked shrimp and smoked fish with spicy mustard sauce and baguette slices

Delicious desserts

An alternative (or addition) to the traditional pie makes for a memorable ending.

  • Homemade brownies topped with mint or vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce

  • A selection of chocolate truffles served with freshly-baked cookies

  • Warm brie glazed with apricot preserves and sprinkled with toasted pecans or walnuts

How much food will you need?

These general guidelines will help you plan the correct amount of food to make or purchase.

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Lots more ideas

Check out the Celebrate Thanksgiving collection at Strongertogether.coop for recipes and entertainment ideas and turkey roasting tips!