Description
A hearty and flavorful vegan turkey roast, perfect for Thanksgiving or holiday dinners, made entirely plant-based.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups vital wheat gluten
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Optional: fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together vegetable broth, soy sauce, olive oil, and tomato paste.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead for 3–5 minutes to develop gluten.
- Shape the dough into a turkey roast shape and place in a greased baking dish.
- Optional: brush with additional soy sauce or olive oil and sprinkle fresh herbs on top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, turning halfway through for even cooking.
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
You can serve this with vegan gravy or stuffing. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking / Kneading
- Cuisine: Vegan / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan turkey roast, plant-based turkey, holiday vegan main dish, Thanksgiving vegan roast, wheat gluten roast