Vegan Stuffing - Christmas Recipe

Vegan Christmas Sides!

Today, you'll discover a vegan Christmas stuffing - with a little twist.

The flavorful mixture is shaped into a long roll and steamed before you cut it into slices and serve it as a dumpling.

Yes, that's right - it has a similar consistency to a German dumpling, but with a rich and Christmas-style flavor profile.

You can watch the full recipe on YouTube (link below).

This recipe is part of our series on "Vegan Christmas Sides".

In the other videos, you'll discover how to make rutabaga puff, mashed Brussels sprouts, and baked potatoes!

Enjoy!

Recipe Author

This recipe is from plant-based chef Steve Lynn.

You can learn more about him on his blog "Veggie Village" or on Instagram.

Instagram: @stevelynn_veggievillage

Website: www.veggievillage.net

Ingredients

185 g (6.52 oz) toast bread (cut into small cubes)

80 g (2.82 oz) dried apricot (finely diced)

50 g (1.76 oz) walnuts(roasted and finely chopped)

250 ml (8.45 fl oz) stock

2 tbsp butter

½ tsp thyme

1 tsp sage

25 g (0.88 oz) rice flour

Salt and pepper

Oil

Instructions

1. Using a large pot, put some water in and get it to a simmering temperature.
2. Combine all the ingredients except the oil in a bowl. Mix well.
3. Place on a rectangular of parchment paper (you are going to form a log).
4. Roll up into a log shape.
5. Place in plastic wrap and roll up again
6. Place in tin foil and roll up a third time.  Ensure there are no holes or spaces for water to get into.
7. Place in the simmering water for ½ hour or until the roll feels firm. Alternatively, you can steam the log in a steamer or steaming basket. 
8. Remove from the water and let cool inside of the wraps.
9. Once cool, take off the wrapping and cut into 5cm slices. 
10. Get an oiled frying pan hot, once hot, place the slices in the pan and fry until golden brown on both sides.