Go Back
–+ servings
The Easiest Holiday Stuffing Skillet – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

The Easiest Holiday Stuffing Skillet

A one-pan wonder that delivers all the cozy, herb-infused goodness of a classic holiday stuffing, transformed into a simple, satisfying skillet meal. Perfect for a busy weeknight when you need comfort in a hurry!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 681
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup (55 g / 1.94 oz) coconut oil, or ¼ cup / 60 ml avocado oil
  • 2 (7 oz / 198 g) packages precooked breakfast sausage, roughly chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 small rutabaga, peeled and diced
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • 1 leek, white part only, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup (120 ml / 4.1 fl oz) chicken bone broth
  • ½ teaspoon finely ground sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup (17 g / 0.6 oz) fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) fresh thyme leaves
  • 6 fresh savory or sage leaves, finely chopped
  • ¾ cup (110 g / 3.9 oz) shelled raw or roasted pistachios
  • Tips & Variations
  • Speed It Up: Use a pressure cooker! Combine the sausage, veggies, broth, and seasonings and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. After a natural release, use the sauté function to cook with the herbs for the final 10 minutes.
  • Meal Prep Pro: This dish is perfect for make-ahead meals. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes for a quick lunch or dinner.
  • Easy Dietary Swaps: For a nut-free version, use ½ cup (75 g / 2.65 oz) of hulled sunflower seeds instead of pistachios. To make it AIP-friendly, simply omit the black pepper and pistachios.
  • Veggie Boost: Feel free to add other hearty vegetables like diced celery, parsnips, or mushrooms along with the carrots and rutabaga for extra flavor and nutrients.

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the sausage, carrots, rutabaga, onion, leek, garlic, broth, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stir well, cover the pan, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the carrots and rutabaga are fork-tender. 2.
  4. Remove the lid and stir in the fresh parsley, thyme, and savory (or sage).
  5. Continue to cook, uncovered, for another 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and become wonderfully fragrant. 3.
  6. Stir in the pistachios, divide the skillet among 4 plates, and serve immediately.
  7. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 681kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 22gFat: 57.9g

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!