Are You Going Vegetarian for Thanksgiving?
Warning:
If you like cute animals, do not click on this New York Times story.
It’s about vegetarian Thanksgiving, and manages to include the only cute, adorable, wide-eyed photograph of a turkey that’s ever been taken. Which seems kind of unfair for the omnivores among us.
Still, the story also has four recipes for Thanksgiving veggies, and includes comments from chefs, nutritionists, and foodies with their tips for a satisfying, healthy, delicious vegetarian Thanksgiving.
I’m betting that doesn’t include Tofurkey, which – while fun – has been universally declared “gross” by our office… oh wait, Kelly just said, “I’d eat it.” Okay, so there’s one…
Anyway, that leads to a really good question for you guys:
Who’s having a vegetarian Thanksgiving? And what will you be eating?
xo faran
November 11th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
I, personally, like Tofurkey heh. It’s especially good with their “gibblet gravy” or whatever they call it. I’ll be eating my usual Tofurkey loaf and probably a large assortment of vegetables. I might get a vegan pumpkin pie from Whole Foods, if they have the brand I like. Or, I could skip the Tofurkey and get Quorn. The idea of it is disgusting, but theirs is the most amazing faux meat I’ve ever come across in a store.
November 11th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
I love Tofurkey and look forward to having it every Thanksgiving and Christmas. We have Tofurkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans with almonds, pumpkin biscuits, and usually pumpkin pie for dessert — all vegan. Some people get turned off to Tofurkey because they don’t baste it enough when baking so it then comes out dry and less flavorful; I usually make a baste with olive oil, apricot jam, tamari, and then holiday herbs like rosemary, thyme, sage, and majoram.
Why kill animals when you could have a healthier, humane meal that still tastes amazing. Plus, I never gain weight over the holidays — all around good deal.
November 11th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
For me, part of the fun of being vegan is – instead of imitating foods I used to eat – playing with grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables and making new traditions. Most traditional Thanksgiving food is very easily transformed into a vegan dish… spiced mashed sweet potatoes instead of ruining them with butter and marshmallows… leave the bacon out of the green beans, they’re better by themselves anyway… vegan pies and cakes are SUPER easy and grocery friendly (and all my omnivorous friends love them too)… etc. I find that a good stand-in for the main dish (aka dead bird) is usually based in a seasonal grain like barley. Gobble gobble!
November 11th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
There’s nothing wrong with Tofurkey! How can someone say it’s gross when the alternative is eating the skin of an animal? EW! Besides, the side dishes are soooo good, you won’t even be thinking about the turkey when you’re digging into the stuffing and mashed potatoes. Mmmm.
November 11th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
I’ve been vegetarian for a long time, but tofurkey is gross… really gross…
I’ll be enjoying salad, bread, and dessert!
November 11th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Actually, Tofurkey sandwiches are pretty delicious. Especially the different herbed kinds! Don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it. I’ve never personally had the Tofurkey loaf, but I’ve heard it’s awesome when seasoned and put with its special gravy. Anyway.
November 11th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
i had tofurkey last year (my first truly vegetarian thanksgiving) and it wasn’t fantastic, nor did it really taste anything like turkey, but i would eat it again.
November 12th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
I have to admit ive been ive been vegatarian for a year now and my family is vegan. We dont eat tofurky….its kinda like are last option…luckily we have delicious restaurants that serve vegan friendly feasts for us. But tofurky is good for lunch meat sandwiches.heehee
November 15th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
I’m a long time vegetarian and honestly enjoy finding weird new recipes to wow my family every year. But I never get too obsessed with replicating the actually turkey. My vote, though, is Qorn roast. Tastes way better than Tofurkey…even though I think it’s made out of corn fungus or something.
November 16th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
tofurkey
but this year is the first time my meat-eating family is going to allow me to do a lot of the cooking, so besides their turkey, everything is going to be veganized!
i’ve got a whole list of “pot pies” and casseroles and other dishes i’m really excited to try out
April 13th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
any food created by those guys on the food network.
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