Name: Vegan "Tofurkey" With Mushroom Stuffing and Gravy
Cook time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Total time: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, plus more for pan; 1 French demi baguette (about 4 1/2 ounces), cut into 1/4"cubes (about 3 cups); 1/2 cup raw pecans, coarsely chopped; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 5 sprigs thyme; 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, coarsely chopped; 1 large celery stalk, sliced crosswise into 1/4"-thick pieces (about 3/4 cup); 1 cup homemade vegetable stock or low-sodium vegetable broth; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 (14-ounce) packages extra-firm tofu; 3 tablespoons white miso paste; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 12 ounces crimini mushrooms, coarsely chopped; 2 shallots, quartered; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 5 sprigs thyme; 2 fresh bay leaves; 4 cups homemade vegetable stock or low-sodium vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup dry white wine

Tofurkey with Mushroom Stuffing and Gravy

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Anna Surbatovich, Food Styling by Mariana Velasquez

Set aside store-bought faux turkey roasts and place this stunner on your holiday table instead. The vegan loaf is packed with tons of flavor, thanks to miso-infused tofu, a pecan-mushroom stuffing, and a soy-maple glaze.

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