6 Vegan and Vegetarian Turkey Alternatives for Thanksgiving
There is no reason for vegetarians and vegans to miss out on the goodness of Thanksgiving - thankfully the days of picking at side dishes are gone, and there are plenty of vegetarian main dish substitutes to entice even real turkey eaters! From the standard Tofurky to recipes for making your own vegan loaf, read on for our favorite turkey alternatives that will ensure no one will go unsatisfied this Thanksgiving.
VEGAN WHOLE TURKEY
Going meat-free on Thanksgiving doesn’t have to mean giving up the bird— VegeUSA‘s Vegan Whole Turkey looks just like the real thing! The delectable-looking faux bird is made from soy and wheat protein and it feeds 8 to 10 people—plus it can be filled with stuffing for the complete effect.
GARDEIN STUFFED VEGGIE TURKEY ROAST
Gardein’s tender stuffed roast leans more toward gourmet than its faux meat counterparts. The meat, made from soy, wheat, peas, beets and carrots, has a flavor and texture that may confuse even hardcore carnivores. The flavors, along with the included gravy, can pass for an extremely succulent bird, or just an amazing vegetarian dish.
TOFURKY VEGETARIAN FEAST
An industry pioneer, the Tofurky has been a staple for vegetarians everywhere. Their Thanksgiving Roast comes with a bevy of trimmings including Wild Rice Stuffing, Giblet and Mushroom Gravy, and Tofurky Jurky Wishstix—their vegetarian version of wish bones. Wrapped in savory wheat gluten and tofu, the roast is juicy, and great for sandwich leftovers.
