Ingredients
- 6 slices of good quality whole wheat bread
- 4 celery stalks, diced
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 3 cups mushrooms, diced
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ¾ c. dried cranberries
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp. poultry seasoning
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. pepper
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. rosemary
- 1 tsp. thyme
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the slices of whole wheat bread into 1 cm cubes and place on a sheet pan in a single layer. Bake the cubes for 12 minutes to dry them out and set aside. Combine the seasoning in a small bowl and set aside. Sauté onions, celery, and mushrooms with olive oil in a large pot until softened. Add the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add the cubed bread, pecans, dried cranberries, and 1.5 tbsp. of the seasoning (there will be extra). Mix well. Taste test and add more seasoning to your liking. Place in an oven safe dish and bake for 25 minutes until the top is golden brown and toasted.
