The recipe was originally published November 18, 2016; Updated November 11, 2022.
A thanksgiving Side Dish for everyone
This Sweet Potato Stuffing recipe will elevate your Thanksgiving menu in a way you didn’t think was possible. The delicious combination of plant-based ingredients comes together to create a full-flavor and healthy stuffing side dish. But you don’t have to wait for Thanksgiving to enjoy it. You could also serve it for a weeknight dinner or side. Just add your favorite protein for a meal that will satisfy.
Ingredients to Make Sweet Potato Unstuffing
Here’s what you need to bring this amazing tasting and wonderful smelling stuffing to your table!
Sweet potato – a hearty, starchy vegetables that add color and nutritionCarrots – an every day veggie that add great textureBrussels sprouts – a cruciferous vegetable that’s perfect for roastingCelery ribs – a common ingredient in stuffing that adds a nice crunchMushrooms – we love the addition of mushrooms in this recipe, But if mushrooms aren’t for you, you can omit themYellow onionGarlic clovesApple – adds a lovely touch of sweetnessFresh thyme – may substitute dried thymeFresh rosemary – may substitute dried rosemaryChili powderAvocado oil or olive oil Dried cherries – may substitute dried cranberries Pecans – use any favorite nut, or omit for a nut-free stuffing
Find the ingredients list with exact measurements in the recipe card below.
How to make Sweet Potato Stuffing
After you get all of the vegetables and apple chopped, this recipe comes together quick with these basic steps:
Fiber – sweet potatoes are high in fiber, which is important for gut-heath. We recommend aiming for 25-30 grams of fiber per day and sweet potatoes will help you reach that Antioxidants – a great source of antioxidants, sweet potatoes have been know to help lower inflammation Beta-carotene – carrots aren’t the only vegetable bursting with beta carotene, a nutrient important for your vision. The orange variety of sweet potatoes with skin-on actually contains more beta-carotene than carrots
Read more about Sweet Potatoes in this article from Healthline
It has a porcelain-enamel finish that’s very scratch resistant The stoneware retains heat exceptionally well, will not absorb moisture, and diffuses heat gently It is microwave, freezer, broiler, and oven safe up to 572°F, and it’s also dishwasher safe
Combine the ingredients: In a large baking dish add all of the ingredients (except for the cherries and pecans). Toss the ingredients with your favorite oil (we recommend avocado oil or olive oil). Bake the unstuffing: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake. At 20 minutes into the baking time, remove the foil and add the pecans and dried cherries. Then bake an additional 20-25 minutes. Garnish and serve: Once the vegetables are nice and tender and starting to turn golden brown, the Sweet Potato Stuffing is ready to serve. Garnish with fresh herbs if you desire. If you need to keep the stuffing warm while you prepare the rest of the meal, transfer it to a slow cooker and set it on warm until the meal is ready.
For the complete directions, ingredient amounts, and nutrition analysis that lists calories, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, sugar, sodium per serving, scroll down to the recipe card below.
When to serve Sweet Potato Stuffing
We think this bread-free stuffing is a great choice for many occasions, including: How to store leftover Sweet Potato Stuffing: Store in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave.
We recommend chopping all of the ingredients the day before it’s on the menu. Toss the chopped apple in a little lemon juice to prevent it from browning. You may bake this dish up ahead of time (the day you plan to serve it) and then keep it warm in a slow cooker set on the warm setting. That way you can keep your oven open for all of the other delicious foods you may be cooking for your holiday meal.
Thanksgiving – a must-make recipe for your holiday meal. It’s flavorful, it’s delicious, and a recipe that all will be surprised to enjoyWeeknight side-dish – Sweet Potato Stuffing pairs great with pork or chicken, making it a nutritious and tasty weeknight meal Special dinner – Have a fall or winter dinner date or special occasion meal with friends or family coming up? Make this Sweet Potato Stuffing and impress everyone at the table. Tip: It’s also great for serving to guests who may have special dietary needs, such as avoiding gluten, dairy, eggs, or meat. Meal prep – we even love this recipe for meal prep because it reheats nicely. Portion it out into individual servings (we love these meal prep containers) and add cooked chicken to round out the nutrition in your meals. Simply reheat and eat throughout the week. Trust us, you’ll be looking forward to your lunch!
Sweet Potato Stuffing: Easy Substitutions To Fit Your Dietary Preference
This recipe is naturally gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, and vegan. You can also make it nut free by simply omitting the nuts.
Make this recipe nut-free by using pumpkin seeds instead of pecans (or simply omit the nuts)
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