PETA UK Guide to Compassionate Living Issue 2

Chestnut ‘Sausage’ Stuffing

1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 small onion, minced 1 stalk celery, minced 1 ⁄ 2 tsp dried thyme 1 ⁄ 2 tsp dried sage Salt and pepper, to taste 1 ⁄ 2 small loaf wholemeal bread, diced 200 g cooked vegan sausage, crumbled 240 g cooked shelled chestnuts (fresh or from a packet) 4 Tbsp minced parsley Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and celery. Cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the thyme, sage, salt, and pepper and stir well. Transfer to a large bowl and add the bread, vegan sausage, chestnuts, and parsley. Mix well. If the mixture is too dry, add a small amount of water and adjust the seasoning to taste. The stuffing is now ready to be used in recipes. Or transfer to a casserole dish and bake at 180°C for 30 minutes.

Makes 6 to 8 servings