Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange the cubed bread and chopped pecans on the tray and bake for 8 minutes, or until nicely toasted. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Meanwhile, melt the butter (if using) in a large skillet and add all the chopped veggies and seasoning to the pan. Sauté for 7-8 minutes, until the veggies are soft and golden.
Add the toasted bread and pecans to the pan of veggies and pour 2 cups of broth on top. Mix well. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper, and add more broth if you prefer a softer stuffing. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
I used half a loaf of this Dempster's Ancient Grains w/ Quinoa bread. You may use any of your favourite sliced breads, or homemade.Start with only 2 cups of the broth, at first. Mix well and add more, if you prefer your stuffing softer.