Vegan Holiday Turkey Roast Recipe

This Vegan Holiday Turkey Roast is the perfect plant-based centerpiece for your Thanksgiving or any holiday meal. Packed with savory flavors, this dish is sure to impress both vegans and non-vegans alike. It’s delicious, hearty, and easy to make with wholesome ingredients you can find in most stores. The best part? It’s homemade, and it tastes so much better than the store-bought versions!

Whether you’re serving it alongside vegan stuffing and gravy, or enjoying it as a festive sandwich the next day, this roast will be the star of your holiday table.

Yields: 10 Servings

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 1 hour

Difficulty: Intermediate

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups vital wheat gluten flour

• ½ cup nutritional yeast flakes

• 1 tsp thyme

• ½ tsp rubbed sage

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 tsp McKay’s Chicken Style Instant Broth & Seasoning (optional) or any chicken-flavored seasoning

• 2 cups vegetable broth

• ¼ cup olive oil

• 1 tbsp Bragg Liquid Aminos or low-sodium soy sauce

• 1 sheet vegan puff pastry (optional, for extra “skin”)

Instructions:

1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the vital gluten flour, nutritional yeast, thyme, rubbed sage, onion powder, salt, and optional chicken-style seasoning. Stir everything together until evenly mixed.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth, olive oil, and Bragg Liquid Aminos or soy sauce.

3. Form the Dough: Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir until the dough begins to come together. Knead the dough for about 3-4 minutes until it forms a firm, elastic ball.

4. Shape the Loaf: With your hands, shape the dough into a loaf, roughly the size of a traditional turkey breast. Wrap it tightly in cheesecloth, and tie off the ends with string or kitchen twine.

5. Cook the Loaf: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, drop the wrapped loaf into the water. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 1 hour. The loaf will firm up and hold its shape.

6. Optional Puff Pastry “Skin”: After the loaf is cooked, you can leave it as is for a simple presentation, or you can make it even more festive with a puff pastry skin.

   • Preheat the oven to 400°F.

   • Roll out the vegan puff pastry on a floured surface.

   • Wrap the cooked loaf with the puff pastry, ensuring it’s sealed around the loaf.

   • Place the wrapped loaf in a baking dish greased with a little olive oil.

7. Bake: Brush the top of the puff pastry with a little more olive oil for a golden, crispy finish. Bake for about 25 minutes at 400°F until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.

8. Serve: Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven, slice, and serve your delicious vegan holiday turkey roast with your favorite sides like stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy.

Tips:

• Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the roast for later use.

• Leftover Roast: Use the leftovers for vegan sandwiches! Thinly slice the roast and enjoy it cold or toasted.

• Vegan Gravy: Pair your roast with a creamy vegan gravy for that perfect Thanksgiving experience.

Enjoy!

This Vegan Holiday Turkey Roast is a hearty, savory, and cruelty-free alternative to traditional turkey. It’s flavorful, satisfying, and a great way to celebrate the season with friends and family, no matter their dietary preferences. Enjoy the holidays with a dish that’s as delicious as it is compassionate!