Savory Tofu Turkey Recipe

Ingredients

• 5 (16 ounce) packages extra-firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 red onion, finely diced
• 1.33 cups diced celery
• 1 cup chopped mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.13 cup dried sage
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1.5 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 0.25 cup tamari
• 3 cups prepared herb stuffing
• 0.5 cup sesame oil
• 0.25 cup tamari
• 2 tablespoons miso paste
• 5 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon honey mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon orange zest
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary

Instructions

1. Line a medium-sized, round colander with cheesecloth or a clean dish towel. Place the crumbled tofu inside, cover with another layer of cheesecloth, and set the colander over a bowl to collect excess liquid. Weigh it down and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours to press the tofu.
2. Prepare the stuffing: Sauté onion, celery, and mushrooms in a large frying pan with 2 tablespoons of sesame oil until softened. Add garlic, sage, thyme, salt, pepper, rosemary, and 1/4 cup of tamari. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes, then mix in prepared herb stuffing. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet to prevent sticking.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sesame oil, 1/4 cup tamari, miso, orange juice, mustard, and orange zest to create a flavorful basting sauce.
5. Remove the weight from the tofu. Carefully hollow out the tofu, leaving a 1-inch-thick shell. Place the scooped-out tofu in a separate bowl. Brush the inside of the tofu shell with a small amount of the miso seasoning. Pack the stuffing into the center of the tofu shell, then top with the reserved tofu, pressing firmly. Invert the stuffed tofu onto the prepared cookie sheet, placing the flat tofu side down. Gently shape the sides of the 'turkey' into a more oval form. Brush with 1/2 of the oil-tamari mixture and garnish with rosemary sprigs. Cover the 'turkey' with foil.
6. Bake for one hour. Remove the foil and baste the 'turkey' with the remaining tamari-oil sauce (reserving 4 tablespoons). Return to the oven and bake for another hour, or until the tofu turkey is golden brown. Transfer to a serving platter, brush with the remaining tamari-oil mixture, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 470 kcal
• Fat Content: 32 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 5 g
• Sodium Content: 1295 mg
• Protein Content: 27 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 22 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g