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Thanksgiving is just around the corner and most of us know that the real essence of a Thanksgiving dinner is the turkey at the centre of the table. In the past decade, many people have made drastic lifestyle changes and have turned towards vegetarianism or veganism. This calls to look out for alternative meatless Thanksgiving options that can replace your traditional Turkey. Using these options, you can cook your vegetarian or vegan Thanksgiving dinner without having to miss the flavours of your turkey.
* Burmese Tofu
Burmese tofu is a great alternative to your regular turkey as it is mild in flavour and very high in protein. It is made out of chickpea flour, vegetable oil and water and has a texture like your regular tofu. You can use it in whatever way you want, like making gravy-based dishes by using lots of cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes. You can also use it as a stuffing inside any of your other dishes or even as a topping. It can be a great meatless stuffing or dressing option that retains the classic flavours of Thanksgiving.
* Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower is another vegan option that you can use for your Thanksgiving Menu instead of using Turkey. While it may sound simple, it is quite delicious and it can become one of the favourite dishes of your family if you crack the code to cook it correctly. The best way to make your roasted cauliflower is to drizzle it with lots of turmeric tahini sauce that has evident flavours of pistachios. It is not your regular cauliflower recipe as it is adorned with a mixture of a handful of herbs, like nuts, sliced chillies, and dried olives. It may sound like a very complex recipe, but once you start making it, you will understand how easy it is.
* Sweet Potato And Chickpea
Sweet potato and chickpea both have a very fleshy and heavy texture. One of the most celebrated Thanksgiving recipes that you can make out of these two ingredients is the sweet potato and chickpea cakes. To make this recipe, all you have to do is mash sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and some shredded coconut together. Now add some scallions in spices to the mixture and mix it all well. Bake them in the oven until they become soft and fluffy. You can hop on these with a heavy vegan gravy made out of cranberry sauce, spices, vegetables and heavy cream. This is one of those recipes that will make you forget about turkey.
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* Vegetarian Lasagna
This is a very heavy and rich vegetarian lasagna recipe that relies on vegetables and cheese for its flavours. It is also a one pot recipe so you can easily make this at home even if you are just a beginner in the kitchen. Just take a large pan and add your pasta, cranberry sauce, tomato puree, mozzarella and ricotta. Now drizzle some olive oil, herbs and olives. Add some salted water at the end. Put this in the oven and let it cook for at least 15 minutes at 200°C. Take the pasta out of the oven and give everything a very good mix. You will be surprised to see how delicious this pasta recipe turns out to be.
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* Tofu Steak
Using tofu steak you can make burgers, and sandwiches and also use them to make your rolls. Tofu is low in fat and high in protein. So it is also a very healthy option for your Thanksgiving party. Make sure that you first marinate your tofu in a lemon and garlicky mixture of yoghurt and other spices. Keep the marinated full aside for at least 3 to 4 hours before using it. Now grill your tofu steak before using it in a burger or sandwich. you can use a lot of lime juice, chilli powder, maple syrup, and other sausage to make your flavourful burger or sandwich.
* Coconut Squash
The beauty of this recipe will shock you to the core. This is a delicate butternut squash recipe that is a combination of various Flavours of coconut milk, onions, coriander, Rosemary and harissa. The starch of the squash is taken out and beautifully melted with coconut milk. To give it a fiery kick, lots of chilli sauce is added to the mixture. Now you can add your finely chopped onions, Rosemary and Harrisa. Cook it on low flame for at least 15 to 20 minutes before adding fresh coriander leaves on top. you can have it with some mashed potatoes and boiled rice on the side. This is a wonderful vegan replacement for your Thanksgiving turkey.
All of these are great vegetarian and vegan options for your meatless Thanksgiving party. These are quite inexpensive recipes but at the same time very flavourful and hearty.
