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    Vegan Wild Rice Stuffing

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    This is the BEST Vegan Wild Rice Stuffing recipe! It’s made with savory herbs, sweet apple, and crunchy walnuts. The perfect side dish for Thanksgiving! Oil-free, gluten-free, and absolutely delicious.

    Vegan wild rice stuffing in pan with garnish.

    Yes, I realize I made a big deal about whether or not it should be called “dressing” or “stuffing” in a previous post. I know, I said it should be dressing. Because we’re not actually stuffing anything. Yet, here I am calling this recipe, vegan Wild Rice Stuffing.

    You’re probably asking, “Why, Shane? It’s so confusing.”

    All I can say is wild rice dressing just didn’t sound right so I opted for stuffing. I apologize for any confusion this may cause. But, I promise if you make this dish you’ll forget all about my hypocrisy and enjoy the nice carb coma that awaits you this Thanksgiving.

    So, let’s get to making it.

    Dry rice, apple, herbs, and celery on metal platter.

    Table of Contents

    • How To Make Vegan Wild Rice Stuffing
    • More Vegan Holiday Dishes
    • Vegan Wild Rice Stuffing

    How To Make Vegan Wild Rice Stuffing

    This Vegan Wild Rice Stuffing is so easy to make and uses normal ingredients. I bet you have most of them just sitting in your pantry.

    Start by adding the wild rice and low sodium veggie broth to a saucepan. Turn up the heat and let it boil. Then, reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes. You want to cook the rice until the liquid is completely absorbed.

    Cooked wild rice in saucepan.

    Preheat a large nonstick pan over medium heat while the rice is cooking. Once the pan is ready, add the onion and celery and let them cook until the onion is soft. Toss in the mushrooms, garlic, tamari, sage, thyme, and let everything cook for about 10 minutes.

    Add the rice to the mushroom mixture then add the diced apple and walnuts. Mix until everything is well combined. Give it a little taste and make sure it meets your approval.

    Onion, mushrooms, and celery being cooked in pan.

    That’s it! Vegan Wild Rice Stuffing. It’s one of the best gluten free stuffing recipes out there and you just made it. Congratulations!

    Serve this as a side at your next holiday dinner gathering and all hell might break loose…in a good way.

    Vegan wild rice stuffing in pan.

    More Vegan Holiday Dishes

    Be sure and try my other amazing holiday recipes…

    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    • Chickpea Vegan Meatloaf
    • Creamy Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
    • The Best Vegan Mac & Cheese
    • The Best Vegan Mashed Potatoes

    And, don’t forget my delicious easy vegan Cornbread Dressing.

    Pan with vegan wild rice stuffing.

    You’re going to LOVE this Vegan Wild Rice stuffing. It’s…

    • Savory
    • Full of flavor
    • Sweet
    • Crunchy
    • Soft
    • Hearty
    • Filling
    • & freaking Delicious

    This is sure to be a favorite dish on your holiday table this year.

    If you don’t have wild rice you can very easily make this recipe with brown rice. Still full of flavor and delicious.

    Wild rice stuffing on plate and serving platte with wooden spoon.

    If you make this recipe please leave a comment below with a star rating. And, be sure to share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #shaneandsimple. I want to see it!

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    Vegan Wild Rice Stuffing

    ★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
    • Author: Shane Martin
    • Prep Time: 10 mins.
    • Cook Time: 45 mins.
    • Total Time: 55 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Vegan
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    This is the BEST Vegan Wild Rice Stuffing recipe! It’s made with savory herbs, sweet apple, and crunchy walnuts. The perfect side dish for Thanksgiving! Oil-free, gluten-free, and absolutely delicious.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup wild rice blend
    • 2 ½ cups low sodium vegetable broth
    • 1 large white or yellow onion, chopped
    • 2 stalks of celery, chopped
    • 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms
    • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
    • 3 Tbsp low sodium tamari (soy sauce if not gluten-free)
    • 1 ½ Tbsp dried sage
    • 2 tsp. dried thyme
    • 1 apple, diced
    • ⅓ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

    Instructions

    1. In a large sauce pan combine the wild rice and low sodium veggie broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 30-40 minutes. You want to cook the rice until the liquid is completely absorbed.
    2. Preheat a large nonstick pan over medium heat while the rice cooks. Once the pan is hot add the onion and celery and cook until the onion is soft. Add the mushrooms, garlic, tamari, sage, thyme, and cook for 10 minutes.
    3. Add the mushroom mixture, diced apple, and walnuts to the rice. Mix until everything is well combined. Taste and season as desired.
    4. Serve immediately.

    Equipment

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    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 178
    • Sugar: 6.6 g
    • Sodium: 247 mg
    • Fat: 3.8 g
    • Carbohydrates: 31.4 g
    • Fiber: 4.6 g
    • Protein: 6.9 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: holiday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, stuffing, vegan stuffing, plant-based, recipes

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Irene

      December 07, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      Shane,

      I was so happy to find this recipe that I can use at my Christmas Party. It has none of the foods that my guests cannot have for because of allergies! It looks and sounds delicious and as I am cooking all the food the day before the party, it was helpful to read that people have said that is possible even though the recipe said “serve immediately”.

      Thanks again, Shane!

      Reply
    2. Wendy C.

      November 23, 2022 at 5:36 pm

      I made this today in preparation for Thanksgiving. I left out the celery and walnuts but added in grated carrots and a few cranberries. I used a bag of frozen mushrooms for convenience. It is delicious. Thanks for another wonderful recipe. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Susan Adams

      November 07, 2022 at 1:04 pm

      If it’s terrific the next day, I assume I could make it ahead for Thanksgiving? I’m always a little gun-shy of recipes that end with “Serve immediately”!

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        November 09, 2022 at 10:36 am

        Yes, I make this a couple of days ahead of time. It keeps very well.

        Reply
    4. Debb Zunda

      December 02, 2021 at 8:18 pm

      Call it stuffing or dressing, it’s excellent!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Danielle

      November 01, 2021 at 2:47 pm

      Can I freeze this recipe for later use?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        November 03, 2021 at 4:53 pm

        Sure.

        Reply
    6. Stephanie Rackliffe

      October 27, 2021 at 9:50 am

      This sounds amazing
      I have some food sensitivities to a few of your ingredients. Was wondering if you had any suggestions on replacing the mushrooms and the Apples?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        November 03, 2021 at 4:57 pm

        Hmmm…I would leave the ‘shrooms and maybe use pares.

        Reply
    7. Lydia

      December 03, 2020 at 7:31 pm

      Just made this stuffed squash for dinner and it was mighty tasty! I’m trying to cut way back on our meat consumption and expanding my recipe repertoire. I’m dragging my husband along for the ride and he definitely enjoyed this recipe. I used some maple balsamic vinegar and subbed dried cranberries and pecans like you suggested. Thank you so much for the recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        December 04, 2020 at 9:37 am

        Way to go, Lydia! Hang in there and keep cooking:) Have a great holiday season.

        Reply
    8. Trish DeThomas

      December 01, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      I can’t wait to try this. but would love to make it in the instant pot. Could you give the directions on how one would do that? That would be great and I do love all of your recipes Shane. Thank you so much for sharing them.

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        December 04, 2020 at 9:47 am

        Hi, Trish! Simply saute the veggies in the IP per the instructions manual (you don’t need oil) then add the remaining ingredients, except for the apples, and cook the wild rice for on High pressure for 20 minutes. Release pressure, remove lid, stire in apples. Enjoy:)

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Zane

          October 16, 2021 at 12:13 pm

          Tried the IP with Shane’s direction, however I think the broth should be cut back. My rice stuffing too soupy. 2.5 cups broth just too much if cooking in IP.

          Reply
    9. Linda

      November 25, 2020 at 9:35 pm

      This is going to be my Thanksgiving dressing/stuffing from now. Delicious! Shane, I used your Toasted Maple Pecan recipe for the pecans, and added a cup of dried cranberries. Thank you for all your fabulous healthy recipes!

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        November 26, 2020 at 10:52 am

        My pleasure Linda and Happy Thanksgiving!

        Reply
    10. Linda

      November 24, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      Can pecans be substituted for walnuts?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        November 25, 2020 at 11:46 am

        Yes, absolutely!!!

        Reply
    11. Sharon

      December 31, 2019 at 7:17 am

      Hello Shane! Love your site!
      Any thoughts on using this recipe in baked stuffed mushrooms?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        December 31, 2019 at 10:47 am

        Hi, Sharon, and thanks! Yes, my thought would be…why not? LOL! I’ve not yet tried it, but see no reason why it wouldn’t work. Good luck and Happy New Year!

        Reply
    12. Lynn

      December 27, 2019 at 1:58 pm

      Made this for my holiday meal, and it was the most popular dish. In fact, every dish on my holiday table was from your site, and my WFPBNO friends were delighted. Thank you.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        December 28, 2019 at 10:16 am

        Thank you so much, Lynn! And, thank you for the kind words. Happy Holidays!

        Reply
    13. Shirley

      December 04, 2019 at 7:28 pm

      Never mind just realized my mistake. Will definitely be very sagey

      Reply
    14. Shirley

      December 04, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      Just wanted to check that it is 21/2 Tbsp of sage?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        December 05, 2019 at 9:33 pm

        Oops…shouldn’t be that much. LOL! I’ll check it.

        Reply
    15. Diane

      December 04, 2019 at 2:48 pm

      Delicious, even better the next day. It’s a keeper.

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        December 05, 2019 at 9:31 pm

        Thank you, Diane!

        Reply
    16. Bonnie

      December 02, 2019 at 2:26 pm

      This looks delicious. It is good reheated the next day?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        December 03, 2019 at 2:41 pm

        Yes, absolutely! 🙂

        Reply
    17. Shane Martin

      November 26, 2019 at 9:15 pm

      Amazing. Sweet and savory.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Bonnie

        December 19, 2019 at 7:02 am

        This sounds like my starch for the week!!! Could you do this in the Instapot?

        Reply

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