Vegetarian Stuffing

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 2 ribs celery, chopped (1 cup)
• 3 carrots, chopped (1 cup)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy to Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add onion, celery, and carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, vegetable broth, cranberries, walnuts, and the onion mixture.
6. Toss to coat.
7. Spread stuffing mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
8. Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Moist and fluffy
• A perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish

User Comments:

• "This stuffing is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful."
• "I love the addition of cranberries and walnuts. They give it a nice crunch and sweetness."
• "This is a vegetarian stuffing that even meat-eaters will enjoy."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To make ahead, prepare the stuffing mixture and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
• If the stuffing is too dry, add more vegetable broth. If it's too wet, add more bread cubes.