Vegetarian Tofu Mock Turkey

Make your own vegetarian homemade "Tofurky"! Slice up this vegetarian tofu turkey and serve topped with vegetarian gravy for a vegetarian and vegan Thanksgiving entree, or, make veggie turkey sandwiches.

See also: 8 Vegetarian Turkey Substitutes

Ingredients:

• 2 blocks firm or extra firm tofu, well pressed
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 1/2 tbsp dry sherry
• 3 tbsp water
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Preparation:

Freeze the tofu overnight. Allow it to thaw, then press well to squeeze out all the extra water.

Place the tofu blocks in a lightly greased loaf pan, squeezing them as close together as possible.

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour about 2/3 of this mixture over the tofu, and refrigerate the remaining 1/3. Cover the tofu in the pan, and allow to marinade overnight, or for at least 4 hours.

After marinating, pour the remaining soy sauce mixture over the tofu, then bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, basting the extra marinade over the tofu once or twice.

Remove the tofu from the oven and carefully flip it over. Bake for another 45 minutes, basting occasionally. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy your homemade tofu turkey!

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A complete guide to vegetarian turkey substitutes

Tofurky is great. We all love saying it, and we all love eating it, and we definitely all love the little plastic wishbone that comes with it. But this is 2011, and there's more than just Tofurky out there these days for vegetarians and vegans who want a turkey substitute at Thanksgiving.

The vegetarian turkey substitute options range from a four-pound vegetarian substitute shaped to resemble a real turkey, legs and all (pictured), to individually portioned turkey substitutes, breaded and stuffed. Each of them is pretty tasty, and it's really up to you which you prefer. Not all options are available everywhere, so your choices might also be limited by what you can find. Try Trader Joe's and Whole Foods or your local independent natural foods store for the best selection.

Have you tried any of these turkey substitutes? Which do you prefer? Leave a comment to let me know!

Link: Seven vegetarian turkey substitutes for Thanksgiving
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Vegetarian Turkey Subsitutes

Vegetarian turkey substitutes reviewed, listed and pictured. A complete guide for a turkey-free meatless Thanksgiving celebration for vegetarians and vegans. They're not all made from tofu, don't worry!

1. Gardein Stuffed Turkey

Gardein's "Savory Stuffed Turk'y" is a welcome addition to the growing family of vegetarian turkeys

From the makers of Gardein brand mock meats (the stuff Whole Foods uses at their deli) comes this seasonal product" Stuffed Savory Turk'y. Look in the frozen foods aisle to find this veggie turkey or try your natural foods store or Whole Foods. Want to get more details about the Gardein turky? Read on!

2. Tofurky

The original and most popular of the vegetarian turkey substitutes, Tofurky!

Learn more about the name that revolutionized Thanksgiving and mock for every. Sold alone, as just the mock turkey, or with stuffing as part of a complete vegetarian Thanksgiving meal (the Tofurky "feast"), which includes the Tofurky roast, stuffing, gravy, dessert, a "wishbone" and? even a "Happy Tofurky Day" card. What's not to love? Learn more about Tofurky here, including vegetarian and vegan Tofurky recipes and pros and cons of this mock turkey product.

3. Quorn Turk'y Roast

• Pros: Quorn products are always reliably tasty, and the Turk'y Roast is no exception. Probably the best priced option of all those listed here. The loaf serves five, and costs less than $8.
  
• Cons: Just like a real turkey, Quorn's turkey substitute needs to be spruced up with gravy, and perhaps even a spice rub or basting sauce. Not vegan
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4. "Vegetarian Plus" Whole Turkey

• Pros: Shaped like a turkey! Comes with stuffing which you can place inside the bird, or, use your own homemade stuffing. Vegan
• Cons: You won't be able to stop laughing at how it's shaped like a turkey! A bit pricier than other options, but it is a full 6 pounds, and should feed 12 - 16 people. Plenty of leftovers!

5. Harvest Celebration Field Roast

• Pros: Pre-spiced, no basting or spice rub needed. About one pound and less than $10, so good for smaller Thanksgivings. Like the Gardein brand, this roast is made from all-natural ingredients that you'll be able to recognize, and is also soy-free.
• Cons: Might not be for everyone. Some people rave about it, while others find it simply mediocre.?

6. Stuffed Hazlenut and Cranberry Roast

• Pros: A lovely centerpiece that doesn't pretend to be a turkey. Hazlenuts! Cranberries! Perfect for vegetarians who want a centerpiece dish but don't like fake meats.
• Cons: While this is a lovely centerpiece, it's not really a turkey substitute, so if that's what you're looking for, this won't quite do it.

7. Homemade Tofu Turkey

A homemade vegetarian "turkey" loaf can be prepared at home with your choice of stuffing and spices.

• Pros: Healthier and less processed. You control the spices. Fun!
• Cons: More work. Likely to be less aesthetically pleasing than the store bought turkey substitutes.

8. Vegan Ham Substitute

• Pros: People that like ham say that vegan ham is really darn tasty. Makes a nice substitute for the turkey, and might also be nice for Easter or Christmas, not just Thanksgiving. Looks quite real.
• Cons: I never like ham, so the thought of vegan ham is a bit much for me, but plenty of other people like it.?

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