ULTIMATE THANKSGIVING VEGAN TURKEY (W/ CRISPY SKIN) + STUFFING RECIPE

Annie Sperling
3 min readNov 22, 2021

By Annie Sperling

Vegan Turkey Loaf with Tofu, Chickpea, Jackfruit, and Wheat Gluten Base

I made the ultimate vegan turkeyless turkey! This is the best main course for your vegan and vegetarian holiday meals. This vegan holiday roast combines the best of the best ideas and techniques together, including crispy skin, to make the tastiest, most realistic holiday meal possible. Recipe below.

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RECIPE:

STUFFING:

1 medium onion, diced

5 stalks celery, diced

5 carrots, diced

2 golden delicious apples, peeled and diced

1 shallot, diced

1/2 bulb garlic, minced

4 tbsp butter

Sautee vegetables

1 tsp hard, dried fennel

1 tsp hard, dried rosemary

1 tsp hard, dried thyme

3 cups vegetable broth

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic salt

1 tsp powdered sage

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp salt

3 bay leaves

Bring to a boil, then simmer

1 lb bread, cubed

1/4 cup parsley

Toss/combine breadcrumbs and vegetable/broth mixture

Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, covered in tin foil

Remove foil, bake for another 20 minutes

TOFURKY:

1/2 block super firm tofu, pressed

1 can / 1 cup cooked chickpeas

1 can jackfruit

6 tbsp nutrition yeast

1/4 cup liquid aminos

2 cloves garlic

1 tbsp white miso paste

1 tsp chickenless chicken bouillon

A few drops liquid smoke

1 tbsp poultry seasoning

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic salt

1 tbsp parlsey

1 cup vegetable broth, added gradually

Pulsed together

3 cups vital wheat gluten

Fold in tofurkey mixture and knead

Wrap turkey mixture in parchment paper, then tin foil

Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour

OR

Pressure cook for 30 minutes

Let stand refrigerated overnight if possible

Crispy Skin:

Wrap tofurkey in rice paper until covered (approximately 5 pieces)

Brush with liquid aminos

Cook all sides on medium high heat with butter and parsley until browned

Cut and serve!

GRAVY:

2 tbsp vegan butter

2 tbsp flour

Cooked for 1–2 minuted

1 cup vegetable broth, bring to boil

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

After boiling for a few minutes, turn off heat and let thicken.

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Annie Sperling

Hi, I’m Ana! I have been pursuing a vegan & plant-based lifestyle for 5 years. I want to share my nutritious, delicious, plant-powered recipes with the world.