12 Savory Stuffed Plant-Based Dishes for Sukkot

Stuffed vegetables, meats, fruits, and pastries are traditional Sukkot dishes. They represent the abundance of food that is brought in during the year and are a way of celebrating the harvest. Here are 12 delicious Sukkot stuffed recipes that will surely impress your guests!

1. Creamy Lentil and Walnut Stuffed Squash

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This dish’s creamy and crunchy stuffing plays a leading role in the overall flavor. However, the true squash lover will pick up the subtle sweetness and textures from the squash and can enjoy them through the stuffing. This Creamy Lentil and Walnut Stuffed Squash by Iva Mrdjanov bridges the divide between those who already love squash, and those developing a taste for it.

2. Stuffed Peppers

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This recipe is healthy satiating, vibrant, and flavorful. These Stuffed Peppers by Hannah Sunderani are perfect for when you need an easy weeknight dinner that you can whip together effortlessly.

3. Red Onion Stuffed With Cheese and Vegetables

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This Red Onion Stuffed With Cheese and Vegetables by Valentina Chiappa is the perfect mix between comfort food and the kind of food that will fill you up after a long day at work. So good!

4. Brown Rice and Lentil Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

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These Brown Rice and Lentil Stuffed Cabbage Rolls by Kathryn Pfeffer-Scanlan are mixed with green lentils and brown rice as a healthy, plant-based meat substitute for corned beef. Topping them with vitamin C-rich tomato sauce also makes them an even better source of iron!

5. Stuffed Seitan Roast

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Make this Stuffed Seitan Roast by Denise Perrault with savory mushroom-cranberry dressing wrapped in herbed poultry-flavored seitan roll the centerpiece of your holiday table.

6. Superfood Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms

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These Superfood Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms by Florian Nouh might be the healthiest appetizer or party food you probably make. You can’t beat this combo: vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, full of protein from the quinoa, antioxidants from pomegranate seeds, creaminess from tahini paste, and many benefits of umami mushrooms. But that’s not all. The quinoa is infused with maca, a mineral-packed superfood. Delicious food for the soul and many wonders for your body — could it be any better?

7. Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

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This Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash by Dominique Ebra makes a perfect cold-weather meal!

8. Mushroom Rice Stuffed Peppers with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce

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These Mushroom Rice Stuffed Peppers with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce by Teri Macovei make an utterly delicious savory meal, perfectly suitable for a festive occasion or a simple, satisfying family meal. The additional chilled Tahini-Yogurt sauce and the tomato base are elevating the flavors of this fantastic plant-based dish.

9. Pesto-Stuffed Crispy Potato Cakes

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Pancakes for dinner? Yes, please! These Pesto-Stuffed Crispy Potato Cakes by Maria Gureeva are healthier comfort food, given that they are made entirely from wholesome ingredients, including a generous serving of greens in the pesto! Freeze any leftovers or store them in the fridge to enjoy for breakfast the next morning.

Reprinted with permission from Earthy Vegan Eats by Maria Gureeva, Page Street Publishing, Co. 2021. Photo credit: Maria Gureeva.

10. Chickpea and Lentil Stuffed Eggplant

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This Chickpea and Lentil Stuffed Eggplant by Bila is the ultimate comfort meal! The perfectly done eggplant is the perfect vessel for these wonderfully tasting chickpeas!

11. Kale Stuffed Shells with Marinara

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Everyone loves stuffed pasta shells smothered in marinara sauce. Though traditionally a vessel for cheese, these shells are stuffed with a creamy blend of white beans, sautéed kale, and garlic for a healthier, lighter take on the traditional dish. Any white bean will work here, but we like cannellini beans for their ease of smashing. These Kale Stuffed Shells with Marinara by Katie Koteen also freeze quite nicely, making them ideal for a quick weeknight dinner.

Reprinted with permission from Frugal Vegan by Katie Koteen and Kate Kasbee, Page Street Publishing Co. 2017. Photo credit: Allie Lehman

12. Holiday Stuffed Peppers

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These Holiday Stuffed Peppers by Lena Novak are filled with Buckwheat, Mushrooms, and Sundried Tomatoes, and served with Tomato Sauce. A truly appetizing, beautiful, and healthy meal that could be one of your courses for the holidays!

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