Vegan stuffing
Looking for a meat-free and dairy-free stuffing? This vegan version has the traditional flavours of sage and onion, alongside Puy lentils for added substance
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Ingredients
- 4slices thick, white day-old bread, roughly torn
- 1tbsp sunflower oil
- 1onion, diced
- 1celery stick, diced
- 2leaves cavolo nero, roughly chopped, stems discarded
- 250g cooked Puy lentils (we used Merchant Gourmet)
- 1tsp dried sage
- 200ml vegetable stock
- knob of vegan butter
Instructions
Step 1
Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.Step 2
Blitz the bread in a food processor or high-powered blender to fine breadcrumbs, then set aside.Step 3
Put the oil, onion and celery in a large, shallow pan, and cook over a medium heat for 4-5 mins or until the onion softens without browning. Add the cavolo nero, lentils and sage, and cook for another 2 mins, stirring frequently.Step 4
Add the breadcrumbs and season. Stir to combine, then gradually pour in the vegetable stock, stirring to bring all of the ingredients together.Step 5
Spoon the mix into a deep baking dish, and smooth over. Add a knob of vegan butter on top, then bake in the oven for 30-35 mins or until the top is golden and crispy, and the stuffing appears set.