Vegetarian Thanksgiving
More and more people these days are turning to a vegetarian lifestyle. This can be a problem when Thanksgiving rolls around, because what is the holiday without a turkey? These vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner ideas will enable those who choose to abstain from eating meat to enjoy the meal and stay true to their convictions.
Before you begin trying to think of vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner ideas, it is important to know what foods your guest doesn’t eat. Some people won’t eat flesh of an animal but they will eat eggs or dairy products. Others won’t eat anything from an animal. By finding out what your guest will eat, you’ll have a better idea of what dishes you can prepare for them. Continue reading
You don’t have to have a big roast turkey to present a beautiful, tasty Thanksgiving meal. You can make a very flavorful “roast” made from tofu.
Here are some possibilities:
“Tastes Like Turkey” Tofu Roast
This uses a store-bought tofu roast and traditional herbs and spices associated with roast turkey.
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Ingredients
One vegetarian roast, such as a tofu loaf
1/4 cup melted buttery spread or olive oil, or a combination
2 teaspoons of poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon of paprika
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon sage
Salt and pepper to taste Continue reading
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving at your house and are expecting vegetarian guests this year, don’t worry about preparing one large meat eating meal, and another separate vegetarian meal. Most vegetarians do not require a ‘meat equivalent’ at Thanksgiving. Yes, traditionally Thanksgiving has largely about the food. But more importantly it’s about family, togetherness, happiness and peace. Continue reading
