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- Many Thanksgiving side dishes are vegetarian to begin with
- Gravy and stuffing can be made without animal-based fat
- Alternatives to turkey are widely available
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The emphasis on turkey in the traditional observance of Thanksgiving can be a challenge to those attempting vegetarian—and especially vegan—diets. There are, however, options for non-carnivores beyond mere stuffing. Holiday menus can be adapted and reinvented for vegetarian and vegan diets.
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Turkey Alternatives
- Tofurkey: Produced by Oregon's Turtle Island Foods, Tofurkey is a turkey-like roast made of organic soybeans. The company also makes Tofurkey giblets.
- Veat Vegetarian Breast: Made by Van's All Natural foods, Veat is also soy-based. According to the company's official site, "The taste and texture amazes and delights vegetarians and meat eaters alike."Official Site: Veat
- Celebration Roast: A grain-based alternative roast that comes stuffed with "sausage style" mushrooms, sage and butternut squash. Celebration Roast is made by Field Roast Grain Meat Co.
- Note: Those who are allergic to wheat gluten may want to avoid this highly gluten-based product.
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Tofurkey Recipes
- All Recipes: Tofu Turkey II
- VegCooking: Homemade Tofurkey Loaf
- Turtle Island Foods: Tofurky Recipes
- VegWeb.com: Tofu Turkey with Stuffing
- About.com: Ginger Garlic Tofurky Roast Recipe
- Northern Virginia Daily: Roast Tofurky baked with Caramelized Onion and Cherry Relish
- Vegetarian Resource Group: Cooking Tofurky for the Holidays
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Vegetarian Thanksgiving Questions
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