Table Of Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Other Delicious Vegan Recipes To Try
3. The Caavakushi Vegan Newsletter
4. Vegan Turkey Recipe
4.1 Vegan Turkey Ingredients
4.2 Vegan Turkey Cooking Instructions
5. 3 Vegan Turkey Stuffing Recipes
5.1.1 Vegan Turkey Traditional Bread Stuffing Recipe
5.1.2 Vegan Turkey Traditional Bread Stuffing Ingredients
5.1.3 Vegan Turkey Traditional Bread Stuffing Cooking Instructions
5.2.1 Vegan Turkey Wild Rice Stuffing Recipe
5.2.2 Vegan Turkey Wild Rice Stuffing Ingredients
5.2.3 Vegan Turkey Wild Rice Stuffing Cooking Instructions
5.3.1 Vegan Turkey Nut And Dried Fruit Stuffing Recipe
5.3.2 Vegan Turkey Nut And Dried Fruit Stuffing Ingredients
5.3.3 Vegan Turkey Nut And Dried Fruit Stuffing Instructions
6. Christmas Dinner Sides Recipes
6.1 The Sides
7. Roasted Vegetables
7.1 Ingredients
7.2 Instructions
8 Vegan Turkey Gravy
8.1 Ingredients
8.2 Instructions
9. Cranberry Sauce
9.1 Ingredients
9.2 Instructions
10. Vegan Mashed Potatoes
10.1 Ingredients
10.2 Instructions
11. Green Beans With Almonds
11.1 Ingredients
11.2 Instruction
12. Roasted Potatoes
12.1 Ingredients
12.2 Instructions
13. Vegan Yams
13.1 Ingredients
13.2 Instructions
14. Ethical & Environmental Reasons
15. Conclusion
16. Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Can I prepare the vegan turkey in advance?
2. What if I’m short on time?
3. Can I customize the seasonings?
4. Are there gluten-free options for the vegan turkey?
5. How can I make the vegan turkey look more realistic?
17. Thoughts
1. Introduction
Welcome to a festive and compassionate Christmas celebration with our ultimate scrumptious vegan Christmas turkey recipe with delicious sides! Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or just looking to explore plant-based options this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll provide you with a step-by-step recipe to create a mouth-watering vegan turkey that rivals its meat counterpart. We’ll also explore various vegan turkey stuffing options, delectable side dishes, and the best sauces to complement your vegan feast. Plus, we’ll touch on the ethical and environmental reasons why choosing a vegan turkey can be a fantastic choice for our planet.
2. Other Delicious Vegan Recipes To Try
Whether you love to cook or you’re just a beginner, we have something for everybody. The Caavakushi team has created a range of incredible recipes just for vegans. Every recipe is very easy to follow, with ingredient lists and step-by-step instructions on how to prepare each meal. Give them a try and let us know what you think. We’d love to see pictures and videos of your recreations of our recipes on social media. Tag us, and we may even give you a shout-out!
- Vegan Lentil & Vegetable Stew With Brown Rice Recipe
- Vegan Pumpkin Sauce Spaghetti Recipe
- Vegan Quinoa Salad Recipe With Chickpeas & Tahini Dressing
- Vegan Smoothie Bowl
- Sweet & Spicy Vegan Banana Rice Recipe
- Veganuary 30 Day Vegan Meal Plan With Snacks
- Vegan Korean Corn Dog Recipes
- Vegan Turkey Recipe & Sides For Christmas Dinner
- 5 vegan egg rolls recipes
- Vegan pumpkin spice latte recipe
- Vegan pumpkin pizza recipe
- Vegan mango lassi
- Vegan coconut lassi
- Vegan salty lassi
- 7 vegan watercress sandwich recipes
- Vegan ginger shot recipe
- Vegan Thanksgiving recipes
- Vegan Diwali mithai recipes
- 7 vegan Japanese hosomaki rolls recipes
3. The Caavakushi Vegan Newsletter
If you like being in the know about all things related to veganism, we’ve got you covered. The Caavakushi vegan newsletter covers pretty much all aspects of the plant-based world. We will keep you up to date with vegan news, vegan business, vegan food, vegan products and services, vegan health and fitness, vegan travel, vegan events, vegan entertainment, sports, pets, charities, and influential vegans, plus we might throw in some free gifts too. So join now. It’s free, and you’ll receive a weekly dose of all things vegan and cruelty-free straight to your inbox.
4. 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!
4.1 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
4.2 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.
5. 3 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.
5.1.1 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.
5.1.2 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
5.1.3 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).
5.2.1 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.
5.2.2 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
5.2.3 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.
5.3.1 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.
5.3.2 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
5.3.3 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).
6. 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.
6.1 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
7. Roasted Vegetables
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.
7.1 Ingredients
- Assorted vegetables (carrots, Brussels sprouts, and potatoes)
- Spanish Extra Virgin olive oil
- Pink Himalayan Salt and organic pepper
7.2 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.
8 Vegan Turkey Gravy
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.
8.1 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
8.2 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.
9. Cranberry Sauce
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.
9.1 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
9.2 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.
10. Vegan Mashed Potatoes
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.
10.1 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
10.2 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.
11. Green Beans With Almonds
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.
11.1 Ingredients
- Green beans, trimmed
- 1 clove of grated garlic
- Sliced almonds
- Spanish Extra Virgin olive oil
- Pink Himalayan Salt and organic pepper
11.2 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.
12. Roasted Potatoes
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.
12.1 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)
12.2 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.
13. Vegan Yams
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.
13.1 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
13.2 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!
14. Ethical & Environmental Reasons
There are two main reasons why eating a plant-based Christmas dinner is better than the traditional meat alternative. The first and most obvious is of course avoiding unnecessary animal murder, pain and suffering. But the second might not be so commonly known to some of your meat eater dinner guests. By eating vegan turkey you reduce the environmental impact of traditional meat production. Eating a plant-based Christmas dinner is helping to promote sustainable practices. Just another excellent reason to remind your guests as to why having a vegan Christmas dinner is a positive thing.
15. Conclusion
This is most definitely the ultimate vegan Christmas turkey recipe. It’s accompanied by a mouth-watering selection of side dishes for your holiday feast. With the perfect blend of flavours, any meat eater at the table will surely fall in love with this banquet fit for royalty. Plus, your guests will be reducing their environmental footprint and promoting kindness towards animals. So, gather your loved ones, cook up this phenomenal meal, and savour the joy of your vegan Christmas celebration. Happy holidays from the Caavakushi team, and we hope you and your friends & family enjoy your delicious and compassionate vegan Christmas feast!
16. Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Can I prepare the vegan turkey in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the seitan roast in advance and refrigerate it. Simply reheat it in the oven before serving.
2. What if I’m short on time?
Opt for store-bought vegan turkey and focus on creating amazing sides and sauces.
3. Can I customize the seasonings?
Absolutely! Feel free to adjust the spices to your taste.
4. Are there gluten-free options for the vegan turkey?
Try using tofu, jackfruit, or other gluten-free meat substitutes.
5. How can I make the vegan turkey look more realistic?
You can wrap it in vegan bacon or marinate it in a browned butter sauce for a realistic look and flavour.
17. Thoughts
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