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7 turkey alternatives for Thanksgiving
Contrary to what you may think, there's more to Thanksgiving than stuffed turkeys. From maple-seared tofu to pumpkin quiche, there's other dishes to be made ... and devoured! Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian, or a carnivore who's just sick of the typical Thanksgiving Day turkey - here's 7 mouthwatering alternatives to the standard Turkey Day, er, turkey ...
You can sear this sweet and savory tofu in just a few minutes - beats the hours it takes to cook turkey!
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Ingredients:
(vegan, makes 5-6 rectangles)
1 14-ounce block of firm or extra firm tofu (drained weight: 4 oz)
2-3 Tbsp tamari*
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp liquid smoke
salt and pepper
2 Tbsp safflower oil for saute
*I use tamari instead of soy sauce because tamari retains its flavor better after high heat cooking compared to soy sauce which can weaken in flavor. Tamari also has a smoother, slightly less abrasively salty flavor.
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Directions:
1. Drain the water from your tofu. Squeeze d
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