Rethink your stuffing this year with these healthy, seasonal recipes.
Pumpkin and Wild Rice Risotto
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Photo and recipe by @chocolateforbasil via thefeedfeed.com.
Okay, so this isn't your traditional stuffing, but it is a delicious and healthy alternative—creamy risotto cooked in vegetarian stock and white wine, stuffed in a seasonal mini pumpkin. This dish will make a beautiful addition to your holiday table.
Roasted Acorn Squash with Gluten-Free Wild Mushroom Stuffing
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This gluten-free, vegan stuffing is full of flavorful, healthy ingredients, like homemade mushroom stock, roasted garlic, thyme, nutritional yeast and more. The roasted acorn squash makes a great vessel for the stuffing, and it can even replace the turkey for those following a vegan or vegetarian diet.
Sweet Potato, Kale and Date Stuffing
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Photo and recipe by @thefeedfeed via thefeedfeed.com.
This flavorful dish is a unique take on stuffing, with plenty of seasonal ingredients to boot. To make the recipe even healthier, feel free to omit the sausage and add a few more handfuls of kale and sweet potato. For a vegan version, replace chicken stock with vegetable stock and butter with olive oil.
Herb and Mushroom Stuffing
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Photo and recipe by @healthygffamily.
This traditional stuffing recipe gets a healthy twist by using gluten-free baguettes and dairy-free butter.
Mushroom, Sage and Cranberry Stuffed Acorn Squash
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Photo and recipe by @angelsfoodshare.
This dish may not represent a traditional stuffing since it's gluten free and vegan, but it still packs those wonderful savory flavors. It's sure to satisfy your cravings without the extra carbs and fat.
Sausage, Apple and Veggie Sheet Pan Roast
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Photo and recipe by @bakingthegoods.
This sheet pan roast is a great stuffing alternative. It has seasonal veggies, like Brussels sprouts, cabbage and potatoes, and the sausage gives it some flair. The best part: It's easy to put together and there will only be one dish to clean afterward.
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