Gluten-Free Vegan Stuffing

Photo: Gluten-Free Vegan Stuffing
This holiday classic gets a gluten-free makeover that will surprise you. It's so good, you might not even have to make a regular stuffing! 
Yield
6-8 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 loaf gluten-free bread, cubed
  • 3 Tablespoons safflower oil
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup sliced leeks
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup chopped shiitake mushrooms
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup currants
  • ½ cup crushed walnuts
  • ½ teaspoon sage
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon tamari
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350º. Place cubed bread on a baking sheet and toast 15-20 minutes until firm and golden brown.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  3. Stir in celery, leeks, onions, and sauté until translucent.
  4. Add in remaining ingredients, except for vegetable broth, and sauté for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. Place bread crumbs into a large bowl. Pour in sauté mixture and toss to evenly coat.
  6. Pour broth over mixture and mix well.
  7. Place mixture in a 9"x11" baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Remove cover and cook for another 10-15 minutes until top is golden brown. Serve and enjoy!