Tempeh Sausage and Kale Stuffing

This vegan stuffing recipe features hearty tempeh sausage and nutritious kale, making it a flavorful and satisfying dish for any occasion. Perfect for Thanksgiving or as a comforting side dish any time of the year.

Ingredients:

• 1 package tempeh, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 cups kale, chopped
• 4 cups stale bread, cubed
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add diced onion and minced garlic, saut until softened

Add crumbled tempeh, fennel seeds, thyme, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes

Cook until tempeh is lightly browned and fragrant

Stir in chopped kale and cook until wilted

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tempeh mixture with stale bread cubes

Pour vegetable broth over the mixture and toss until evenly combined

Season with salt and pepper

Transfer the stuffing mixture to a baking dish and cover with foil

Bake for 25-30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the top is golden brown

Serve hot and enjoy