Have you started planning for your Thanksgiving dinner? Alicia Silverstone has, and she’ll be celebrating with a delicious vegan meal. Replace the turkey on your table with this hearty dish that she recommends… Alicia says “Thanksgiving is a time to be with family, friends and to celebrate life. On such a day of happiness, it just doesn't seem right to support cruelty and eat animals! There are so many other delicious options...ones that don't hinder your health and take lives.”
Ingredients:
6 lbs. firm tofu
Stuffing:
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced celery
1 Tbs. sesame oil
1/2 tsp. sage
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 cups cubed whole wheat bread
2 cups cubed corn bread
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)
Basting Liquid:
1/2 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
Directions:
- One hour before cooking, mash the tofu and drain it well.
- To make the stuffing, sauté the onion and celery in the sesame oil; mix the seasonings into the cubed bread; combine everything, adding enough vegetable broth to moisten; add nuts if desired.
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Press the tofu with your hands to form a hollow center, fill with the stuffing mixture, and press down; flip the tofu onto an oiled baking sheet.
- Baste the tofu with 3/4 of the sesame oil and soy sauce mixture, cover with foil, and bake for 1 hour; remove foil, baste again with the remaining basting mixture, return to the hot oven, and bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until golden.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve with gravy.
For this and other Thanksgiving recipes, visit www.GentleThanksgiving.org!
Try something this year that everyone will enjoy! A turkey-free Thanksgiving dinner is more fulfilling and exciting than ever before. Check out Whole Foods Market or your local food store for these fantastic turkey alternatives:
Tofurky - The Tofurky Roast, brought to you by Turtle Island Foods, is a pre-cooked vegetarian feast. Made from a revolutionary tofu-wheat protein blend, Tofurky is known for its incredible, turkey-like texture and flavor. Enhanced with a flavorful moist stuffing, Tofurky will far exceed your expectations. For nutritional information and product details, visit www.Tofurky.com!
Celebration Roast - Field Roast has created a delicious vegetarian stuffed entrée that is perfect for the holidays and at any celebratory meal. Each roast is made by hand, wrapped in a cotton netting, and simmered to perfection. A tasty delicacy, it is complete with a stuffing made with butternut squash, apples, and mushrooms. Visit www.FieldRoast.com for more information.
Garden Protein - Garden Protein International is the manufacturer of a new generation of meat alternative. This versatile fresh product is ideal for today’s evolving diet and lifestyle needs. The Veggie Turkey Breast with Wild Rice and Cranberry Stuffing, enriched with vitamins, is perfect for your dinner. Visit www.GardenProtein.com for more information.
Keeping slim and avoiding meat is one of the best ways of preventing cancer, a landmark study has revealed. The report selected 7,000 studies from a worldwide pool of 500,000 written since records began in the 1960s. According to The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), the link between body fat and cancer is becoming more evident. Researchers recommend that people aim to be as lean as possible within the healthy range, and that they avoid weight gain throughout adulthood. Study findings also reveal that processed meats, such as ham and bacon, increase the risk of colorectal cancer. The evidence demonstrating the link between red meat and colorectal cancer is also stronger than ever.
This report is a milestone in the fight against cancer because its recommendations represent the most definitive advice on preventing cancer that has ever been available anywhere in the world. Scientists believe there are several reasons for the link between body fat and cancer. One is the relationship between excess fat and the hormonal balance in the body.
To read the full article, click here!
Gentle Thanksgiving is FARM's annual U.S. campaign to encourage relatives, friends, and neighbors to replace the bird on their dinner table with a rich selection of cruelty-free foods. It's a great opportunity to explain the benefits of kicking the meat habit.
Inspire others this holiday season by providing them with information about a compassionate veg diet. Request some colorful Gentle Thanksgiving handouts and give them to your friends, family, and associates. Each card explains the reasons behind choosing a meat-free diet and offers a FREE Vegetarian Starter Kit.
Celebrate life and make a difference during the holidays… for you, your family, and the turkeys!
To learn more about a compassionate holiday, visit www.GentleThanksgiving.org!
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