Paleo Stuffing (AIP, Vegan option)

The carrots, onions, celery, and herbs make this Paleo Stuffing super flavorful. It’s a perfect side for a holiday meal. This recipe is Paleo, AIP and can be made Vegan.

What can I substitute for eggs in stuffing?

Eggs are in stuffing to help hold it together and keep it light and fluffy.  However, the Paleo Cornbread used in this recipe is already light and fluffy. No eggs needed.

Why is it bad to cook stuffing in the turkey?

Traditionally, stuffing was cooked in the bird otherwise it was called a dressing. Turns out that can be bad. The stuffing may not get to the right temperature to cook all the turkey juices that have seeped into the stuffing. It’s best to stuff your bird with something else and cook the stuffing in the oven.

What's the best thing to stuff a turkey with?

I like to add a few onions and slices of lemon into the bird. It really adds a nice flavor.

Ingredients

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Ghee is a good substitute, if tolerated.
• Grain Free Cornbread. This recipe tastes amazing and is made with Beth Blends Grain Free Flour Blend.
• Onion
• Celery
• Carrot
• Salt
• Parsley
• Fresh Thyme or Dried Thyme. I prefer fresh thyme. I like to see the fresh herbs in this dish.
• Fresh Sage or Dried Sage. The flavor of fresh sage in this recipe is ideal.
• Chicken Broth. You may need more broth if you’re using another type of bread. Some breads are drier and require more moisture. However, add a little at a time because it can quickly turn into soup. Also you can use vegetable broth if you need a Vegan option.

How to make Paleo Stuffing

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion, celery and carrot then sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. Next add the salt, parsley, thyme, and sage. Stir to combine.

3. Add the bread to the pan and toss until thoroughly combined.

4. Pour the chicken broth over the bread and carefully toss the bread mixture again.

5. Cover the pan and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and let cook for another 5 minutes to allow the top to brown.

Tips for making the best Paleo Stuffing

• If you don’t have fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, and sage) you can substitute with 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning.
• If you’d prefer to serve this in a casserole dish, you can bake it in one. Just transfer the bread mixture to a casserole dish and bake according to the instructions.
• You should have about 2 cups of the diced onion, celery and carrots combined.
• As an alternative, you can add 1/4 cup dried or fresh cranberries before baking or substitute diced apples for carrots. This is a very versatile AIP thanksgiving side dish!
• You may need more broth if you’re using another type of bread. Some breads are drier and require more moisture. However, add a little at a time because it can quickly turn into soup.

If you like this AIP stuffing recipe, you’ll love these AIP thanksgiving recipes.

• AIP Cranberry Sauce
• Ginger Mashed Sweet Potatoes
• Sautéed Persimmons
• Leek Greens with Apples and Bacon

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Helpful Info for All Recipes

• I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise.
• I always use Himalayan sea salt or Celtic sea salt, unless otherwise noted.
• The majority of my recipes are strict AIP or include notations for reintroductions. However while I make every effort to label non-AIP ingredients and recipes sometimes they slip past me. If you have questions, please ask in advance.

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