Scrumptious Vegan Turkey Recipe & Sides For Christmas Dinner

Vegan Turkey Recipe

Stop right there; we already know what you are thinking. Why go through all this effort when you could easily pop into your local grocery store for vegan turkey slices or grab a trader joe’s vegan turkey, right? Well, if your a busy person, that may be the best option for you. But if you want to create a homemade vegan turkey roast Christmas extravaganza that your guests will remember for years to come, keep reading. Don’t worry, the seitan recipes beginner-friendly and doesn’t require you to do anything fancy. We will be preparing a seitan turkey roast recipe. So let’s get to it!

Vegan Turkey Ingredients

For the vegan seitan turkey recipe you will need:

1 package of seitan or store-bought vegan turkey roast
2 cups of vital wheat gluten
1/2 a cup of organic nutritional yeast
2 tsp of vegan poultry seasoning
1 tsp of organic onion powder
1 tsp of organic garlic powder
1 tsp of dried thyme
1 tsp of fresh rosemary
1 cup of vegetable broth
2 tbsp of vegan soy sauce
2 tbsp of Spanish Extra Virgin olive oil

Vegan Turkey Cooking Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine vital wheat gluten, organic nutritional yeast, and spices.
Add vegetable broth, vegan soy sauce, and Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Knead the mixture until it becomes a firm dough.
Roll the dough into a dome shape, resembling a turkey roast.
Wrap it tightly in cooking foil and steam for 1 hour.
Once steamed, remove the foil and bake the seitan turkey in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, basting with vegetable broth every 10 minutes.

Vegan Turkey Stuffing Recipes

The Caavakushi team is well aware that some people are not that fond of traditional turkey stuffing. So we decided to present you with options when it comes to stuffing your plant-based turkey. So what we’ve got for you is a traditional bread stuffing, wild rice stuffing, and nut & dried fruit stuffing.

Vegan Turkey Traditional Bread Stuffing Recipe

This is the perfect vegan stuffing recipe for your plant-based turkey if your going down the route of a more traditional Christmas dinner.

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Vegan Turkey Traditional Bread Stuffing Ingredients

2 cups of cubed bread (choose a vegan variety)
1/2 a cup of diced celery
1/2 a cup of diced onion
1/2 a cup of diced mushrooms
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp of dried organic sage
1 tsp of dried thyme
1/2 a cup of vegetable broth
Pink Himalayan Salt and organic pepper to taste

Vegan Turkey Traditional Bread Stuffing Cooking Instructions

Sauté celery, onions, mushrooms, and garlic in a pan until they soften.
Add dried organic sage and thyme, then stir in the cubed bread.
Pour in the vegetable broth to moisten the mixture. Season with pink Himalayan salt and organic pepper.
Stuff your vegan turkey roast with this mixture or bake it separately for approximately 25-30 minutes at 350°F (175°C).

Vegan Turkey Wild Rice Stuffing Recipe

For those who are looking for a savoury stuffing recipe, look no further. The wild rice and vegetables in this tasty plant-based stuffing will fill any room with unbelievable aromas. It will add incredible depth and flavour to each bite you take of vegan turkey.

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Vegan Turkey Wild Rice Stuffing Ingredients

1 cup of wild rice
2 1/2 cups of vegetable broth
1/2 a cup of diced onions
1/2 a cup of diced celery
1/2 a cup of diced mushrooms
1/2 a cup dried cranberries
1/2 a cup of chopped pecans
1 tsp of dried thyme
Pink Himalayan Salt and organic pepper to taste

Vegan Turkey Wild Rice Stuffing Cooking Instructions

In a saucepan, combine wild rice and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45–50 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
In a separate pan, sauté onions, celery, and mushrooms until they soften.
Mix cooked rice, sautéed vegetables, dried cranberries, pecans, thyme, pink Himalayan salt, and organic pepper.
Use this as a stuffing for your vegan turkey or serve it as a side dish.

Vegan Turkey Nut And Dried Fruit Stuffing Recipe

This stuffing was created for adventurous souls. It’s for people who like to mix and match flavours and textures together to create a masterpiece. The dried fruit gives this vegan stuffing a sweet taste. The sweetness is complimented with a nutty, savoury texture.

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Vegan Turkey Nut And Dried Fruit Stuffing Ingredients

2 cups of vegan bread crumbs
1/2 a cup of chopped pecans
1/2 a cup of chopped dried apricots
1/2 a cup of chopped dried cranberries
1/2 a cup of diced celery
1/2 a cup of diced onions
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp of fresh rosemary
1 tsp of dried thyme
1/2 a cup of vegetable broth
Pink Himalayan Salt and organic pepper to taste

Vegan Turkey Nut and Dried Fruit Stuffing Instructions

In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, pecans, dried apricots, dried cranberries, celery, and onions.
In a pan, sauté garlic, fresh rosemary, and thyme until fragrant. Add the vegetable broth.
Pour the sautéed mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well. Season with pink Himalayan salt and organic pepper.
Use as a stuffing for your vegan turkey or bake separately for approximately 25-30 minutes at 350°F (175°C).

Christmas Dinner Sides Recipes

Yes, the turkey takes centre stage, but we all know that the sides are the real attraction. On Christmas Day, everyone loves filling their plates with as many sides as they can. So that’s exactly why we wanted to give you a boatload of vegan sides recipes for Christmas Day.

The Sides

These additional side dish recipes will complement your vegan Christmas turkey perfectly, offering a variety of flavours and textures to delight your holiday guests.

Roasted vegetables
Vegan gravy
Vegan Cranberry sauce
Mashed potatoes
Green beans with almonds
Roasted potatoes
Vegan Yams

Roasted Vegetables Recipe

In our opinion, every Christmas dinner should have a plate of roasted vegetables. When it comes to roasted veggies for Christmas dinner, we believe that simplicity is key. That’s because there’s going to be an entire table of amazing Christmas dishes with different flavours. So, you don’t want to go overboard and drown your guests with heavily seasoned veggies, do you? You can’t go wrong if you just keep it simple.

Roasted Vegetables Recipe Ingredients

Assorted vegetables (carrots, Brussels sprouts, and potatoes)
Spanish Extra Virgin olive oil
Pink Himalayan Salt and organic pepper

Roasted Vegetables Recipe Instructions

Cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
Toss them with Spanish extra virgin olive oil, pink Himalayan salt, and organic pepper.
Roast in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 30-35 minutes or until they’re tender and golden.

Vegan Turkey Gravy Recipe

Obviously, no vegan turkey would be complete without vegan gravy. In fact, it’s actually an essential part of the meal. We all know that vegan turkey can be very dry in taste if eaten alone. That’s why there needs to be a vegan turkey gravy to add moisture and flavour to your bite.

Vegan Turkey Gravy Recipe Ingredients

2 cups of vegetable broth
2 tbsp of vegan soy sauce
2 tbsp of organic nutritional yeast
2 tbsp of flour
1/4 tsp of organic garlic powder
Pink Himalayan Salt and organic pepper to taste

Vegan Turkey Gravy Recipe Instructions

In a saucepan, combine vegetable broth, vegan soy sauce, organic nutritional yeast, and garlic powder.
Whisk in the flour to thicken the gravy.
Simmer for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Season with pink Himalayan salt and organic pepper to taste.

Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Come on, you can’t have a Christmas dinner without cranberry sauce. It’s just not right. With all the savoury flavours floating around the Christmas dinner table, adding even a drop of vegan cranberry sauce instantly changes the composition of any bite with an injection of sweetness.

Cranberry Sauce Recipe Ingredients

2 cups of fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup of vegan coconut sugar
1/2 a cup of water
Zest and juice of one orange

Cranberry Sauce Recipe Instructions

In a saucepan, combine cranberries, vegan coconut sugar, water, and orange zest and juice.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 15-20 minutes.

Vegan Mashed Potatoes Recipe

We all love mashed potatoes. But Christmas mashed potatoes are what most people stuff their plates with. So it’s important to get the mash right. It has to be extra special and look enticing for Christmas dinner.

Vegan Mashed Potatoes Recipe Ingredients

4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
Grated vegan cheese to taste
1/2 a cup of vegan butter
1/2 a cup of any plant-based milk
Fresh parsley
Pink Himalayan Salt and organic pepper to taste

Vegan Mashed Potatoes Recipe Instructions

Boil the potatoes until tender, then drain.
Mash the potatoes with vegan butter, plant-based milk, vegan cheese (as much or as little as you want to add a cheesy flavour) until smooth.
Season with pink Himalayan salt and organic pepper.
Dice fresh parsley and sprinkle over the mashed potatoes.

Green Beans With Almonds Recipe

This dish will definitely be one of the healthiest on the Christmas table. So all you have to do to win with this one is, stick to the script, keep it simple, and add a touch of flavour.

Green Beans With Almonds Recipe Ingredients

Green beans, trimmed
1 clove of grated garlic
Sliced almonds
Spanish Extra Virgin olive oil
Pink Himalayan Salt and organic pepper

Green Beans With Almonds Recipe Instructions

Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and plunge into ice water.
Sauté green beans with Spanish extra virgin olive oil, grated garlic and sliced almonds until they’re tender-crisp.
Season with pink Himalayan salt and organic pepper.

Roasted Potatoes Recipe

On any Christmas table, the more potatoes, the merrier. That’s doubly true when it comes to a plant-based Christmas dinner, where potatoes can come in all shapes and forms. Our yummy roasted potato recipe will add a warm hearty feel to your Christmas dinner plate.

Roasted Potatoes Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs of baby potatoes, washed and halved
2 tbsp of Spanish Extra Virgin olive oil
2 tsp of fresh rosemary
2 tsp of organic garlic powder
Pink Himalayan Salt and organic pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Roasted Potatoes Recipe Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a large mixing bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with Spanish extra virgin olive oil, fresh rosemary, garlic powder, pink Himalayan salt, and organic pepper.
Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until they are golden brown and tender. Be sure to flip them halfway through for even cooking.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Vegan Yams Recipe

Our vegan yam recipe will certainly knock the socks off your Christmas dinner guests. It’s sweet yet savoury and thanks to the maple syrup, it could even pass for a dessert.

Vegan Yams Recipe Ingredients

3 large yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1/4 cup of maple syrup
2 tbsp of vegan butter
1/4 cup of chopped pecans
1/2 a tsp of cinnamon
Pink Himalayan Salt to taste

Vegan Yams Recipe Instructions

Place the yam or sweet potato chunks in a large pot, cover them with water, and bring to a boil. Cook until they are tender but not mushy, about 10-15 minutes.
Drain the cooked yams and transfer them to a serving dish.
In a small saucepan, melt the vegan butter over low heat. Stir in the maple syrup, chopped pecans, and cinnamon.
Continue to cook and stir the sauce until it thickens slightly, for about 5 minutes.
Pour the maple pecan sauce over the yams and toss to coat.
Season with a pinch of pink Himalayan salt, and serve warm. Enjoy this sweet and savoury side dish!

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