Tofu Turkey with Mushroom Stuffing

Tofu Turkey with Mushroom Stuffing

This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians. It was specifically designed for college & university food service.

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Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 ¾ pounds Tofu, firm
¼ cup Garlic, minced
¼ cup Olive oil
¼ cup Sugar
½ cup Vital wheat gluten

Stuffing
1 cup Red onion, small chop
1 cup Mushrooms, white, sliced
2 pounds Celery, chopped
¼ cup Garlic, chopped, fine
½ cup Sesame oil, roasted, divided
1 cup Soy sauce, divided
1 tablespoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Sage, rubbed
1 tablespoon Rosemary, fresh, fine, chop
1 teaspoon Thyme, fresh
1 teaspoon Breadcrumbs, plain
¼ cup Parsley, fresh
1 teaspoon Black pepper

Preparation

1. Press tofu to remove excess liquid. Put in colander and cover. Set heavy object on top for 1 hour at room temperature.
2. When done, crumble tofu well. Add olive oil, sugar, garlic, and vital wheat gluten. Mix well, set aside until step 3 below.
3. In a pan, sauté onions, mushrooms, celery and garlic in 1 tablespoon sesame oil until onions are translucent and celery and mushrooms are tender, approximately 5 minutes.
4. Add ½ cup soy sauce, garlic powder, sage, rosemary, thyme, black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until veggies are soft. Remove from heat, add breadcrumbs. Mix well.
5. Line a sheet pan with foil and spray with pan release. Put stuffing on pan and shape it into a log. Put tofu mixture on top and shape it into a loaf. Press firmly.
6. Combine remaining sesame oil and soy sauce. Baste the tofu stuffing with this mixture.
7. Cover and bake for 1 hour in a 275-degree oven.
8. Baste again. Leave uncovered until brown (tofu should be set). Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition information

Calories: 259 Total Fat: 17g Saturated Fat: 2.6g Monounsaturated Fat: 8g Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.6g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Carbohydrate: 15g Fiber: 3g Total Sugars: 7g Protein: 14g Sodium: 742mg Vitamin A: 23μg Vitamin C: 6mg Calcium: 195mg Iron: 2mg Folate: 45μg

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