Tired of dry, bland stuffing that disappoints every single time? Get ready to transform your holiday table with this incredible Instant Pot Vegetarian Stuffing that's so delicious, even meat-lovers will be asking for seconds! In just 35 minutes, you'll create a mouthwatering side dish that's packed with flavor, perfectly moist, and incredibly easy to prepare. No more hours of complicated cooking or bland vegetarian options - this recipe is about to become your new favorite go-to holiday side dish!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 loaf bread, cubed
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare bread cubes by cutting a loaf of bread into 1-inch cubes. If possible, let bread cubes dry out for 1-2 hours at room temperature to improve texture.
- Chop mushrooms, celery, and onions into uniform small pieces to ensure even cooking and distribution of flavors.
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add a small amount of olive oil and sauté onions, celery, and mushrooms until they become soft and slightly translucent, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper to the sautéed vegetables. Stir to combine and release aromatics.
- Add bread cubes to the Instant Pot and gently fold them into the vegetable mixture.
- Pour vegetable broth evenly over the bread and vegetable mixture, ensuring all bread cubes are lightly moistened.
- Close Instant Pot lid, set valve to sealing position, and cook on Manual/Pressure Cook mode for 5 minutes at high pressure.
- Once cooking completes, allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully do a quick release.
- Open lid and fluff stuffing with a fork. If desired, transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh herbs.
Tips
- Bread Matters: Use day-old bread or let your bread cubes dry out for 1-2 hours before cooking. This helps absorb more flavor and creates a better texture.
- Uniform Chopping: Chop vegetables into small, consistent pieces to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
- Sautéing Secret: Take your time when sautéing vegetables. The caramelization adds depth of flavor to your stuffing.
- Moisture is Key: Don't be afraid of the vegetable broth. It's crucial for keeping your stuffing moist and preventing dryness.
- Natural Release Trick: Allow a 5-minute natural pressure release to help the stuffing settle and absorb remaining moisture.
- Customize Your Flavor: Feel free to add nuts, dried fruits, or swap herbs to make this recipe uniquely yours.
- Make Ahead Friendly: This stuffing can be prepared in advance and reheated, making holiday meal prep a breeze!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
