The Tastiest Vegan Alternatives To Turkey This Thanksgiving
Having a meat-free holiday season has never been easier, thanks to a host of tasty plant-based turkey products that will impress the whole family.
In the United States, the consumption rate of turkey has declined in the last 25 years, down from 17.7 pounds per capita in 1995 to 15.8 pounds per capita in 2020, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. And this year, it’s estimated that an incredible 4.5 million plant-based turkeys will grace the dinner tables this Thanksgiving, according to Forbes. With more than 46 million turkeys killed each year at Thanksgiving alone, this is great news for animals.
Thanks to the growing demand for plant-based food, it’s easier than ever to buy a vegan turkey in stores or online. So whether you are a plant-based pro or someone looking to cut down on your meat consumption, you certainly don’t need to miss out on a tasty centerpiece this holiday season.
Here are some of our favorite choices for a plant-based turkey roast:
Gardein Holiday Roast
Credit: Gardein
The popular plant-based meat brand Gardein has a delicious meatless turk’y holiday roast, stuffed with cranberries and wild rice. It includes a portion of homestyle gravy and packs 13 grams of protein per serving. Save time on cooking too, as this one is ready to feed a table of eight in just 60 minutes.
Credit: Field Roast
This seasoned plant-based roast is crafted with sage, garlic, and bread stuffing, and comes with a deliciously aromatic porcini mushroom gravy. The roast is available in two different sizes, and any leftovers go great sliced in a sandwich too. Find it online in places including Amazon Fresh, or find a stockist near to you here.
Credit: Tofurky
There’s a reason why the Tofurky brand is still going strong since serving up its first Tofurky roast back in 1995. A tasty blend of wheat and tofu, the Roast is filled with wild rice and bread crumb stuffing, impressing diners and creating new holiday traditions every year.
This holiday-season special by Whole Foods Market’s 365 brand is a soy-based roast complete with a bread stuffing that includes onions, cranberries, and celery, and comes with a side of gravy. You can buy the roast now at all Whole Foods Market locations nationwide, or at Whole Foods Market on Amazon.
Along with the usual stuffing, this popular choice has a tasty breaded coating that is seasoned with herbs. Using soy-based protein, this roast makes for an easy cook, too - no thawing or prep required. Buy one now at Trader Joe’s.
Choosing vegan food is one of the most powerful ways in which you can help animals, the planet, and your own health. Take the Species Unite 30 Day Vegan Challenge now!
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