Homemade Vegetarian Tofu Turkey With Stuffing

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Jolinda Hackett
Jolinda Hackett has written five books about plant-based cooking and has developed hundreds of vegan and vegetarian recipes.
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Jolinda Hackett
Updated 02/26/21
Homemade vegetarian tofu turkey
Vegetarian tofu turkey

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Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 90 mins
Total: 110 mins
Servings: 8 to 10 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
442 Calories
46g Fat
3g Carbs
5g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8 to 10
Amount per serving
Calories 442
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46g 59%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 209mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Protein 5g
Calcium 169mg 13%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This Thanksgiving, try making your own homemade tofu turkey, complete with vegetarian stuffing inside. There are a few different steps involved, though the process is very simple. A homemade tofu turkey will be the pride and joy of your vegetarian or vegan Thanksgiving celebration!

Serve your homemade tofu turkey with vegetarian gravy and a side of vegetarian stuffing.

Ingredients

  • 5 (14-ounce) blocks firm or extra-firm tofu (well pressed)
  • 2 tablespoon fresh sage (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable broth powder
  • 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup red wine
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cups prepared vegetarian stuffing

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients
    Gather the ingredients for vegetarian tofu turkey. The Spruce

  2. Working in batches as needed, process the tofu in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.

    Tofu in blender
    Place tofu in blender. The Spruce

  3. Add the tofu to a large mixing bowl, and stir in the sage, thyme, rosemary, vegetable broth powder, and poultry seasoning, stirring well to combine.

    Add the tofu to a large mixing bowl
    Add the tofu to a large mixing bowl, and stir in the sage, thyme, rosemary, vegetable broth powder and poultry seasoning. The Spruce 

  4. Line a colander with cheesecloth or a thin towel.

    Line a colander with cheesecloth
    Line a colander with cheesecloth or a thin towel. The Spruce

  5. Place the tofu in the colander and a layer of cheesecloth or a thin towel on top. Place a weight on top of the towel to gently press the tofu.

    Put tofu on cloth
    Put tofu on cloth. The Spruce

  6. Place on a plate or towel and chill for at least 3 hours.

    Put lid on tofu
    Place on a plate or towel. The Spruce 

  7. Once the tofu is chilled and firm, scoop out the tofu in the middle, creating a hole or a well, and leaving about 1 1/2 inches of a tofu "shell" in the colander.

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    Scoop out middle of tofu. The Spruce

  8. Gently pat your stuffing into the "well," then gently press the extra tofu on top.

    Stuffing
    Gently pat stuffing into well. The Spruce

  9. Carefully invert your tofu turkey onto a lightly greased baking sheet.

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    Put your tofu turkey onto a baking sheet. The Spruce 

  10. Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, red wine, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce.

    Whisk together
    Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, red wine, Dijon mustard and soy sauce. The Spruce

  11. Generously baste or brush the mixture on tofu.

    Generously baste tofu
    Generously baste or brush the mixture on tofu. The Spruce

  12. Bake for about 90 minutes at 350 F, basting again every 15 minutes.

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    Bake tofu. The Spruce

  13. Serve and enjoy!

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