Whether your a vegetarian, looking for something low-fat, or just ready for a change, this tofurkey recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients:
- 5 blocks firm or extra-firm tofu, well pressed
- 2 tablespoons chopped sage
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable broth powder
- 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup cup red wine
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- approximately 2 cups prepared vegetarian stuffing
Preparation:
- Process the tofu in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.
- Add the tofu to a large mixing bowl
- Stir in the fresh chopped sage, thyme, rosemary, vegetable broth powder and poultry seasoning, stirring well to combine.
- Line a colander with cheesecloth or a thin towel.
- Place the tofu in the colander, and layer of cheesecloth or a thin towel on top.
- Place a weight on top of the twoel to gently press the tofu.
- Place on a plate or towel and chill for at least 3 hours.
- Once the tofu is chilled and firm, scoop it out in the middle, create a hole/well, and leaving about one and a half inches of a “tofu shell” in the colander.
- Gently pat your stuffing into the “well,” then gently press the extra tofu on top.
- Carefully invert your tofu turkey onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, red wine, Dijon mustard and soy sauce, and baste or brush the tofu generously.
- Bake for about 90 minutes at 350 degrees, basting again every 15 minutes.
Ingredients:
· 5 blocks firm or extra-firm tofu, well pressed
· 2 tbsp fresh chopped sage
· 1 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
· 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
· 1 tbsp vegetable broth powder
· 2 tbsp poultry seasoning
· 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
· 1/3 cup red wine
· 2 tsp Dijon mustard
· 2 tbsp soy sauce
· approximately 2 cups prepared vegetarian stuffing
Information gathered from About.com : Vegetarian Food