Description
Thanksgiving Recipe Lentil Walnut Stuffing is a delicious twist on a classic dish, featuring hearty lentils and crunchy walnuts that create an unforgettable flavor experience. This easy-to-make stuffing is bursting with aromatic herbs and vegetables, making it perfect for your Thanksgiving feast or a cozy dinner. Not only does it impress with its vibrant colors and rich taste, but it?s also vegan-friendly, ensuring everyone can enjoy this tasty addition to the holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup finely diced celery
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp dried sage
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water until clear. Chop onion, celery, garlic, and walnuts.
- In a medium pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add lentils, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Saut? onion and celery for about 5 minutes until soft; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Combine cooked lentils with saut?ed veggies in a bowl. Add chopped walnuts and dried herbs; mix well.
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C). Transfer stuffing mixture to an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes until heated through.
- Fluff with a fork before serving hot alongside turkey or as a standalone dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg