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    Easy Cranberry and Pecan Dressing - Vegan

    November 4, 2020 by Suzie J. Leave a Comment

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    It's that time of year again. Thanksgiving is right around the corner--I don't know about you but I LOVE THANKSGIVING! When I'm creating my Thanksgiving menu, I like to prepare traditional sides with a unique spin. This Sourdough, Cranberry and Pecan Dressing hits just that note. This recipe has all of the traditional components of a dressing but with a nutty, sweet and vegan twist!

    Last year, my boyfriend, Gregrey and I hosted Thanksgiving dinner for his family. Gregrey's brother is vegan, so, of course, I decided to cook a full traditional Thanksgiving meal AND a full Vegan Thanksgiving meal. It was a ton of food!! BUT here's the thing, the complete shocker for me--some of the Vegan dishes were better than the traditional! I never thought in a million years vegan food would taste better than meaty, buttery deliciousness, BUT it can!

    Sooo anyhoo, I made a vegan dressing and it was amazing! I know, it has sourdough, a little oil (oh, but so little) and some vegan butter..but IT IS THANKSGIVING! It's time to indulge a little...maybe not go overboard though.

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    Cranberry + Pecan Dressing

    What Makes this Cranberry and Pecan Dressing Special?

    Alright, alright, so what make this dressing special? Well, one, it's vegan and it tasted pretty dang good to me. Two, I use some Herbs De Provence to add a unique savory and herbaceous background flavor. Three, I only used pecans as a topping so they wouldn't get mushy or soggy. I'm not much of a soggy nut fan. How about you? Four, I drizzled maple syrup on the top for a sweet maple surprise. Lastly, I topped this dressing with some pats of vegan butter and sprinkled it with Maldon finishing salt. This dressing is:

    Sweet

    Salty

    Soft

    Crunchy....yummmmmm.

    Alright, enough of the BS, let's get to the cooking part.

    Cranberry + Pecan Dressing
    Cranberry + Pecan Dressing

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    What you will need to make this Dressing:

    Sourdough bread - I recommend sliced sourdough with a softer crust.

    Yellow Onion

    Celery

    Vegetable Stock/Broth

    Dried Herbs: Bay Leaves, Thyme, Herbs De Provence

    Dried Cranberries

    Pecans

    Vegan butter - I used Miyokos.

    Olive oil

    Maple Syrup

    Salt and Pepper

    Cranberry and Pecan Dressing

    If you're looking for some more Thanksgiving ideas you may want to check out these recipes:

    Apple + Blue Cheese Crostini

    Fig & Goat Cheese Crostini with Truffle Honey

    Curried Carrot and Ginger Soup

    Vegan Buttermilk Biscuits

    Creamy, Vegan Mac + Cheese

    Apple Crumbles with Vanilla Bean + Thyme

    If you try this dressing recipe, I would love to know how it went for you in the comments! Have a safe and delicious Thanksgiving! Hope to see you at the next post!

    Cheers, Suzie

    Cranberry + Pecan Dressing

    Sourdough, Cranberry and Pecan Dressing (Vegan)

    A vegan twist on traditional Thanksgiving dressing.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 People
    Calories 173 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Toasting the Bread

    • 4 cups Sourdough Bread with a soft crust - Cubed

    Cooking the Veggies

    • 1 small Yellow Onion Chopped
    • 2 stalks Celery Chopped
    • 2 Bay Leaves
    • ½ Cup Dried Cranberries
    • 1 Tsp Herbs De Provence
    • 1 Tsp Thyme + some for topping
    • 2 Cups Vegetable Stock/Broth More as needed
    • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil or Vegan Butter
    • Salt to taste
    • Pepper to taste

    Topping the Dressing

    • 1-2 Tbsp Vegan Butter Break into small chunks
    • ⅓ Cup Raw Pecans Chopped
    • Thyme Sprinkle
    • 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup Drizzle
    • Finishing Salt Sprinkle - I like Maldon

    Instructions
     

    Toast the Sourdough

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cube sourdough into chunks about ½ inch thick. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes.
      4 Cups - Sourdough Bread

    To Cook the Veggies:

    • While the bread is toasting, heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy bottom skillet over medium heat. Chop the onion. Add the onion and bay leaves to the oil with ½ tsp of salt. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent.
      1 tbsp - olive oil
      1 - onion
      2 - bay leaves
      ½ tsp - salt
    • Chop celery, add to the onions, cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
      2 stalks - celery
    • Add dried cranberries, herbs de provence, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes.
      ½ cup- dried cranberries
      1 tsp - herbs de provence
      1 tsp - thyme
      salt and pepper to taste
    • Stir in the toasted bread cubes to the veggies, cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
      4 cups - toasted sourdough
    • Slowly add the vegetable stock to the bread mixture, stir in a little at a time. Make sure to get all of the bread moist. Add more or less stock depending on how dry or wet you like your dressing. Cook for 2-4 minutes.
      2 cups - vegetable stock
    • Transfer your dressing mixture to a 8x8 baking dish (a cast iron skillet works well too!)
      Gently pat the dressing to fit snugly into the dish.
      Top with pecans, thyme, vegan butter, maple syrup and finishing salt.
      Reduce oven temp to 375° F. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
      ⅓ cup - pecans
      sprinkle thyme
      sprinkle finishing salt
      1 tbsp- butter - broken into little pieces
      1 tbsp - maple syrup
    • Cool for 10 minutes. Serve with some love and enjoy! 🙂

    Nutrition

    Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 9gSugar: 59gVitamin A: 247IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 6mg
    Keyword cranberry, Delicious side dishes, Easy side dishes, pecan, sourdough, Thanksgiving sides, vegan
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    I'm Suzie, a former restaurant owner and caterer. A few of my favorite things include: traveling, hiking, enjoying quality time with friends and family, and of course FOOD.

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