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Whole Wheat Stuffing Recipe (Vegetarian)

This easy whole wheat stuffing recipe is a healthy version of a holiday classic – made with cubed whole wheat bread, onions, celery, and spices! It’s unbelievably easy to make from scratch, and tastes way better than store bought.

One of the best homemade stuffing recipes out there, and so good because it is made with really good whole wheat bread. Great for stuffing in a turkey, baking in a dish, or eating on its own.

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I was inspired to make this whole wheat stuffing after making a few loaves of this fantastic wheat bread – made with sprouted whole wheat flour.  This easy whole wheat stuffing recipe is a fresh and flavorful stuffing that everyone at the table can enjoy! It’s made with wheat bread, which you can buy from the store or get a little adventurous and make from scratch.
 
The whole wheat bread gives the stuffing a fantastic flavor and some added  benefits like extra fiber and whole grains. This is a great stuffing to enjoy with Thanksgiving turkey or with a Christmas roast… any holiday you celebrate!

This Whole Wheat Stuffing Recipe with Sage Is:

  • Herby
  • Warming
  • Light
  • Loaded with Flavor
  • Savory
  • Great as a Thanksgiving, Christmas, or holiday side dish
  • Vegetarian
 
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Stuffing Recipes Made with the Best Ingredients

This wheat stuffing is a fantastic recipe for the holidays – add it to your Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Hanukah table and enjoy.  This will be one crowd pleaser salad recipe everyone will love.  

And this simple make-ahead side dish is fantastic to prep ahead of time. If you’re bringing this to a holiday potluck or family feast, check out my Thanksgiving hostess gift guide, or Holiday Christmas Hostess Guide for a thoughtful & affordable gift for your host.

You can check out all my holiday recipes on The Herbeevore here for more recipe inspiration.

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What’s In This Easy Sourdough Stuffing Recipe?

I cook with fresh produce from my garden and from Misfits Market– they sell fantastic fruit, vegetables, & pantry staples at a discounted price. We get Misfit boxes every other week and love picking out favorite produce for delivery. Get $10 off your first box here!

One of the BEST Pantry Staple Holiday Recipes

This whole wheat stuffing recipe is a fantastic pantry-staple meal! It uses almost all ingredients you would have in your dry pantry or cupboards. You probably already have a lot of these ingredients on hand! Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it easy to come up with delicious and tasty meals using a few staples you can rotate.

I made a list of my Top 125 Plant-Based Pantry Staples that always keep on hand. And you can check out all my favorite pantry staple recipes on TheHerbeevore.com here. By stocking up on whole ingredients you can cook delicious recipes without a trip to the store!

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How Do I Make This Sourdough Bread & Sage Stuffing Recipe?

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Cut the whole wheat loaf into 1/2 inch cubes. In a large bowl, toss the bread with olive oil and place on a sheet pan. Place the sheet pan on the center rack in the oven, and bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
  3. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over low heat and sauté the onion, celery, and garlic for 4 to 5 minutes until veggies begin to soften. Add the vegetable stock, Herbes de Provence, garlic powder, sage, and salt.
  4. Remove the toasted whole wheat bread from the oven, and place in the pan with the vegetables. Mix well until the vegetable stock has absorbed into the bread.
  5. Transfer to a 13×9 baking dish and top with crushed walnuts. Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes until brown and crispy.

More Easy Holiday Side Dishes You’ll Love!

Slow Cooker Applesauce with Skin/Peels On Recipe

Chopped Salad with Chickpeas Recipe (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)

Creamy Carrot Casserole Recipe (Vegetarian/Vegan Holiday Side Dish)

Beet and Apple Salad Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Cheesy Pumpkin Orzo Recipe (Vegetarian)

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Where Can I Buy One Degree Organics Sprouted Flours?

Because of it’s popularity, you can find One Degree Organic Flours in almost any major grocery store. They have it at my local Whole Foods and Stop & Shop stores (for all you fellow New Englanders).
Aside from their flours I’d recommend their Sprouted Rolled Oats too. I made delicious oatmeal daily with them, and let me tell you, YUM.
 
To find out exactly where you can find One Degree Organics products + this amazing sprouted flour check out the store locator tool on their website here.
 

As always, if you make this whole wheat sage stuffing recipe (or any of my other Thanksgiving holiday recipes!) be sure to leave me a comment, rate this recipe, and tag me @theherbeevore on Instagram so I can feature you.  I love seeing all your photos of my recipe recreations!

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Whole Wheat Stuffing

Kelly Jensen
This whole wheat stuffing recipe is a better version of a holiday classic – made with cubed whole wheat bread, onions, celery, and spices! It's unbelievably easy to make from scratch, and tastes way better than store bought.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Holiday, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 357 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion diced
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups No-Salt-Added Vegetable Stock
  • 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
  • 6 cups whole wheat bread cubed, see note below
  • 1/2 cup walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cut the sourdough loaf into 1/2 inch cubes. In a large bowl, toss the bread with olive oil and place on a sheet pan. Place the sheetpan on the center rack in the oven, and bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over low heat and sauté the onion, celery, and garlic for 4 to 5 minutes until veggies begin to soften. Add the vegetable stock, Herbes de Provence, garlic powder, sage, and salt.
  • Remove the bread from the oven, and place in the pan with the vegetables. Mix well until the vegetable stock has absorbed into the bread.
  • Transfer to a 13×9 baking dish and top with crushed walnuts. Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes until brown and crispy.

Notes

I used Whole Wheat Bread made with our favorite Sprouted Whole Wheat Flour: I used a combination of this organic sprouted whole wheat flour and all purpose to make this loaf light and fluffy.  You can use all whole wheat flour, but the texture will be denser and it won’t rise as much – that’s why I found the combination of the two flours does the trick perfectly!

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Nutrition

Calories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 13gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 510mgPotassium: 543mgFiber: 12gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 69IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 311mgIron: 5mg
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