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 Each year Turtle Island Foods donates a portion of its sales from Tofurky Feast to a worthy non-profit group. We're proud to announce that this year's donation goes to The Vegetarian Resource Group.
Turtle Island Foods was founded in 1980 by Seth Tibbott. Located in Oregon, this vegetarian company manufactures tempeh, Tofurky (including the feast described below as well as Tofurky jurky), burgers, and deli slices. Turtle Island is the second largest tempeh manufacturer in the United States. Tofurky is a pre-cooked vegan feast designed to be the centerpiece of your holiday or everyday meal. It is made from a tofu/wheat blend. The feast consists of four parts: a seasoned stuffed tofu roast, four tempeh drummettes, gravy, and two WishStixs made from Tofurky Jurky. The meal can be cooked in about 40 minutes and serves four. All these products are sold in natural foods stores and some supermarkets.
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- For holiday recipes for the consumer click here.
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- To purchase a Tofurky Feast from the Mail Order Catalog for Healthy Eating click here
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Cooking with Tofurky for the Holidays
GLAZED TOFURKY
(Serves 4)
Adapted recipe from Conveniently Vegan, by Debra Wasserman
You will relish this mock turkey dish.
1 pound Tofurky, chopped into bite-size chunks
10.5-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
10-ounce jar apricot jam
1/4 cup molasses
2 Tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile, spread out chopped Tofurky in a 9"x9"x2" square pan. Spread oranges on top. Next, mix remaining ingredients together and pour mixture over the Tofurky and oranges.
Bake Tofurky in an oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve warm over a bed of rice.
TOFURKY CHILI
(Serves 4)
Adapted recipe from Conveniently Vegan, by Debra Wasserman
Here's a quick and easy version of hearty vegetarian chili.
2 cups Tofurky, chopped into bite-size chunks
Small onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons oil
Two 15-ounce cans kidney beans, drained
14.5-ounce can whole tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
Saut� Tofurky and onion in oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and continue cooking 12 more minutes. Serve warm over baked potatoes or rice.
INDIAN CURRY AND RICE
(Serves 4)
Adapted recipe from The Lowfat Jewish Vegetarian Cookbook, By Debra Wasserman
Indian food is spicy and hot often. If you dislike green chili, simply eliminate it and enjoy a milder form of this recipe.
1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
1 Tablespoon oil
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 green chili pepper, finely chopped
3 cups Tofurky, chopped into bite-size chunks
Heat mustard seed and oil in a large covered frying pan over medium-high heat until seeds pop. Add remaining ingredients and saut� 8 minutes. You may want to add � cup water or vegetable broth if mixture seems too dry while saut�eing. Serve with rice below.
2 cups white basmati rice
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon powdered cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Salt and pepper to taste
Cook all the ingredients in a large covered pot over medium heat for 30 minutes.
TOFURKY STEW
(Serves 6)
Adapted recipe from Conveniently Vegan, by Debra Wasserman
This hearty dish is absolutely delicious!
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
1 pound carrots, peeled and finely chopped
4 cups water
4 cups Tofurky, chopped into bite-size chunks
2 stalks celery, chopped
Small onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons oil
Two 15-ounce cans vegan creamed corn
1-1/2 teaspoons marjoram
Cook potatoes and carrots in boiling water in a large pot for 15 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, saut� Tofurky, celery, and onion in oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add cooked potatoes and carrots. Add creamed corn and marjoram. Continue cooking 10 minutes longer. Serve warm.
KOREAN BARBECUED TOFURKY
(Serves 4)
Adapted recipe from Conveniently Vegan, by Debra Wasserman
Thanks to Reed Mangels, Ph.D., R.D., for sharing this delicious recipe!
4 cups Tofurky cut into 1/2-inch thick strips
1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
1 Tablespoon maple syrup or apple juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cups warm cooked brown rice
20-32 lettuce leaves
Salsa or Korean hot pepper paste (available in some Asian markets), to taste
Combine sesame seeds, oil, sweetener, spices, and onion in a glass baking dish. Add the Tofurky strips and toss to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate 2-6 hours, stirring occasionally.
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and add the Tofurky mixture and marinade. Cook, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes.
To serve, place about 3/4 cup cooked rice, 5-8 lettuce leaves, and a fourth of the Tofurky on each plate. To eat, fill a lettuce leaf with rice, Tofurky, and salsa or hot pepper paste to taste. Roll up and eat with your fingers.
TOFURKY AZTEC
(Makes 2 servings)
Adapted recipe from Vegan Meals for 1 or 2, by Nancy Berkoff
You don't have to hike Mexican ruins to discover the secrets of Aztec cuisine.
This dish is an interesting combination of sweet prunes and salty olives.
Vegetable oil spray
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 medium baking potato, peeled and cubed
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
1/3 cup chopped pitted prunes
1/3 cup sliced green olives
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
1 bay leaf
1 cup cubed Tofurky
Heat a large pot and spray with oil. Add onions and cook until brown, approximately 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except Tofurky. Cover and allow to simmer for 30 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are soft. Remove bay leaf and add Tofurky. Cover again and allow dish to cook for 10 minutes longer. Serve warm.
TOASTY BROWN GRAVY
(Makes approximately 1 cup or 8 servings)
Recipe from Vegan Meals for 1 or 2, by Nancy Berkoff
Whip up this fast gravy and serve over Tofurky and/or baked or mashed potatoes.
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup nutritional yeast (for example, Red Star Vegetarian Support Formula)
1/3 cup oil or melted vegan margarine
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Hot water as needed
In a small frying pan, toast flour and yeast over high heat until mixture starts to brown and develops a toasty aroma (approximately 4 minutes). Stirring vigorously, add the oil, soy sauce, and pepper to make a smooth paste. Slowly add water, stirring, until you arrive at the gravy consistency you like. Cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve hot.
MUSHROOM GRAVY
(Makes about 2 cups or 4 servings)
Recipe from Conveniently Vegan, By Debra Wasserman
Serve this gravy over your favorite burgers, loaf, baked potatoes, or cooked grains.
6-ounce package mushrooms (portabello or shiitake for example), finely chopped
Small onion, finely chopped
Pepper to taste
2 teaspoons oil
2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
1/4 cup unbleached white flour
2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
1-1/2 cups water
Saut� the mushrooms, onion, and pepper in the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and continue heating for 3 minutes, stirring until the gravy thickens. Serve warm.
HERE ARE SOME DISHES TO ACCOMPANY TOFURKY AT YOUR MEAL
CRANBERRY SALAD
(Serves 12)
Recipe from Meatless Meals for Working People, by Debra Wasserman.
12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice or apple juice
1 cup raisins
1 cup shredded coconut
2 stalks celery, chopped finely
1 apple, chopped finely
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Blend cranberries, juice, and raisins together in a blender. Pour into a large bowl and add coconut, celery, apple, and walnuts if desired. Toss well before serving.
BAKED ACORN SQUASH with WHOLE GRAIN BREAD CRUMBS and APPLES
(Serves 8)
Recipe from Conveniently Vegan, by Debra Wasserman.
Here's a delicious autumn dish.
2 pounds acorn squash - peeled, sliced in half, and seeds removed
1 cup apple juice
3 ounces dried prunes, chopped
2 apples - cored, peeled, and chopped
4-5 slices whole grain bread, chopped in 1-inch cubes
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 Tablespoons vegan margarine
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Meanwhile, slice acorn squash into 1/3-inch thick slices. Place sliced squash in a non-stick 13"x9"x2" baking pan. Pour apple juice over squash in pan.
Mix prunes, apples, and bread cubes together. Layer on top of squash. Sprinkle with cinnamon and place dots of margarine on top. Bake 30 minutes. Serve warm.
BULGUR PILAF
(Serves 6)
Recipe from The Lowfat Jewish Vegetarian Cookbook, by Debra Wasserman.
This hardy Middle Eastern dish combines bulgur (cracked wheat) with several spices, dried fruit, and a small amount of nuts. Experiment with different types of dried fruit and nuts.
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 teaspoons oil
2 cups bulgur (cracked wheat)
5 cups water
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 cup raisins
Salt and pepper to taste
Stir-fry onion with oil in a large pot for 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, cover pot, and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove pot from stove and allow it to sit covered 5 minutes. Mix ingredients well, pour into a serving dish, and serve while still warm.
BAKED PEARS IN APPLE CIDER SYRUP
(Makes 4 servings)
Recipe from Vegan Meals for 1 or 2, by Nancy Berkoff
This is an elegant dessert. Serve it in stemmed glasses, garnished with some berries or fresh mint. Be sure to try a variety of pears.
4 firm-but-ripe pears
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups apple cider
1/4 cup apple juice concentrate
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cinnamon stick or 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Core, but do not peel pears. In a large pot, combine remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
Add pears, keeping them upright. Allow to simmer until they are soft, about 15 minutes. Remove pears from liquid. Allow liquid to continue to cook until it is thick and syrupy, about 10 minutes. Serve pears and liquid warm or cold.
Note: You can use apples or fresh peaches in this recipe instead of pears.
BREAD PUDDING
(Serves 6)
Recipe from Conveniently Vegan, by Debra Wasserman.
This dessert tastes fantastic!
3 cups vanilla-flavored soy milk or other milk alternative
5 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup maple syrup
6 slices whole grain bread, chopped into 1-inch cubes
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Place the soy milk, cornstarch, and syrup in a medium-size pot. Mix with a whisk for a minute. Add the whole grain bread and cinnamon and heat over medium-high heat until pudding starts to thicken. Remove from stove and pour into 6 dessert bowls or one 9"x9"x2" pan. Place in the refrigerator and chill for at least one hour before serving.
THE FOLLOWING TOFURKY RECIPES ARE FOR FOOD SERVICE
SAVORY TOFURKY DIP SANDWICHES
Copyright© Chef Nancy Berkoff, RD
Chef Nancy Berkoff, RD is the author of Vegan In Volume, Vegan Meals for One or Two, and editor of The Vegetarian Journal's Foodservice Update.
This dish consists of a Tofurky sandwich filling served with savory mushroom gravy. Both the filling and the gravy can be made a day ahead, refrigerated, and heated when needed.
SAVORY MUSHROOM GRAVY
Yield: Twenty 1-ounce portions
| INGREDIENTS | MEASURE | METHOD |
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| Dried mushrooms | 8 ounces | In a medium-sized bowl, pour 1 pint of boiling water over mushrooms. Allow to stand for 15 minutes. Heat saut� pan, spray with oil, and saut� onions until soft. Add flour and mix to form a paste. Remove from heat. Strain mushrooms (save liquid) and chop fine. In a medium-sized saucepan combine flour/onion mixture and sufficient broth and mushroom liquid to form a thin roux. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened. Add mushrooms, walnuts, and spices. Cook for 5 minutes or until hot. |
| Chopped onions | 3� ounces |
| Vegetable oil spray | to cover pan |
| Flour | 4 ounces |
| Vegetable broth | 1� pints |
| Walnuts, chopped fine | 8 ounces |
| Black pepper | � ounce |
| Marjoram | � ounce |
| Thyme | � ounce |
TOFURKY SANDWICH FILLING
Yield: 20 servings
| INGREDIENTS | MEASURE | METHOD |
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| Tofurky, thawed and cut into 1-inch cubes | 3 pounds | In a large bowl, combine Tofurky, parsley, and green onions. Mix until well combined. Place 1 ounce of mixture on a slice of bread and top with a 1 Tablespoon each of tomatoes, onions, carrots, pumpkin seeds, and peppers. Sprinkle with black pepper and garlic. Keep cool until ready to serve. |
| Fresh parsley, minced | 2 ounces |
| Green onions, minced | 6 ounces |
| Bread | 20 slices |
| Tomatoes, chopped | 10 ounces |
| Onions, chopped | 10 ounces |
| Carrots, shredded | 10 ounces |
| Pumpkin seeds | 10 ounces |
| Bell peppers, chopped | 10 ounces |
| Ground black pepper | 1 ounce |
| Garlic powder | 1 ounce |
TO ASSEMBLE SANDWICHES:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place Tofurky sandwiches on an ungreased baking sheet. Place in the oven and allow to bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees.
- Ladle mushroom gravy onto each sandwich, being sure to cover completely. Allow to bake for 5 more minutes.
- Remove sandwiches from oven. Place on serving dishes (you will need a spatula to handle the sandwiches). Serve immediately, while hot.
TOFURKY TETRAZINNI
Yield: Twenty 4-ounce servings
Copyright© Chef Nancy Berkoff, RD
This makes an excellent holiday entr�e. Serve over steamed greens, couscous, rice, or bread stuffing.
| INGREDIENT | MEASURE | METHOD |
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| Filling: |
| Mushrooms, sliced | 1 pound | In nonstick saut� pan (or braising pan), saut� mushrooms and wine until mushrooms are soft. Gently toss mushrooms, Tofurky, almonds, and peas together. Place in a steam table pan. |
| White wine | 6 ounces |
| Tofurky, diced | 4 pounds |
| Almonds, silvered | � pound |
| Green peas, cooked | 1 pound |
| Sauce: |
| Flour | 7 ounces | Combine flour and margarine (making a roux) over low heat until a paste is formed. Add stock, little by little, stirring to form a smooth sauce. Remove from heat and stir in soymilk and pepper. Pour sauce over Tofurky. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes or until casserole is firm and browned on top. |
| Margarine | 7 ounces |
| Vegetable stock | 1 � pints |
| Soymilk, warmed | 10 ounces |
| White pepper | 1 ounce |
TOFURKY STUFFED SWEET ONIONS
Yield: 20 servings
Copyright© Chef Nancy Berkoff, RD
Make this recipe ahead of time and freeze portions until ready to use.
You can also use bell peppers, tomatoes, and small eggplant for stuffing.
| INGREDIENTS | MEASURE | METHOD |
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| Small sweet onions | 25 each | Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Have a clean rack ready. Peel onions and cut off just enough of the bottom of each onion so it will sit straight. Cut off a large slice from the top of each onion and save. Scoop out interior of each onion until a 1-inch shell remains. Save interior and mince. Melt margarine in saut� pan, add pepper and garlic and saut� until soft. Remove from heat. Add bread crumbs, Tofurky, herbs, and stock and stir until combined. Fill each onion with approximately 2 ounces of mixture. Replace top, place on baking sheet, put on rack in oven, and bake for 40 minutes or until slightly browned. |
| Margarine | 1� pounds |
| Red bell pepper, chopped | 3 pounds |
| Green bell pepper, chopped | 1 pound |
| Garlic, minced | 10 cloves |
| Fresh bread crumbs | 3 pounds |
| Tofurky, small cubes | 3 pounds |
| Dried thyme | 1� ounce |
| Dried marjoram | 1 ounce |
| Dried sage | 1 ounce |
| Dried basil | � ounce |
| Vegetable stock | 1 quart |
HOLIDAY TOFURKY STUFFED TOMATOES
Yield: 20 servings
Copyright© Chef Nancy Berkoff, RD
The red and the green in this recipe makes a festive holiday appearance.
| INGREDIENTS | MEASURE | METHOD |
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| Frozen chopped spinach | 8 # | Place spinach in a colander to drain as dry as possible. Slice 2-inch thick tops off tomatoes, and scoop out centers. (Discard pulp or use in stock or soup). Heat saut� pan, spray with oil, saut� onions and garlic. Place in large mixing bowl. Add bread crumbs, soft tofu, and sage. Mix to combine. Add spinach and Tofurky and mix well. Stuff tomatoes with mixture. Put on a baking sheet, and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Serve hot. |
| Fresh tomatoes | 25 each |
| Vegetable oil | spray |
| Onions, chopped | 1� pounds |
| Garlic, minced | 5 cloves |
| Bread crumbs, dry | 1� pounds |
| Soft tofu, pur�ed | 10 ounces |
| Dried sage | 1 ounce |
| Tofurky, minced | 2 pounds |
TOFURKY TAGINE
Yield: 20 servings
Copyright© Chef Nancy Berkoff, RD
Tagines are flavorful stews that make the most of seasonal vegetables. This recipe has a Moroccan influence and just enough spice to warm you up on the coldest day.
| INGREDIENTS | MEASURE | METHOD |
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| Vegetable oil | spray to cover pan | Heat saut� pan, spray with oil, and saut� onions, garlic, and ginger until soft. Add celery and cinnamon, and saut� for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Place in a stockpot. Add coriander, cumin, and pepper; cook over low heat for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, carrots, green beans, squash, green onions, cauliflower, and Tofurky. Add enough stock to cover mixture and allow to cook for 5 minutes. Stir in saffron (optional). Place in deep steam table pan, cover and bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees or until veggies are tender. Stir in garbanzos, olives, and raisins and cook for 5 more minutes. Serve hot. |
| Chopped onions | 12 ounces |
| Garlic, diced | 6 cloves |
| Fresh ginger, minced | 2 ounces |
| Celery, diced | 6 ounces |
| Cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
| Coriander | 1 teaspoon |
| Cumin | 1 teaspoon |
| Ground black pepper | 1 ounce |
| Canned tomatoes, diced | 6 # |
| Frozen carrots, thawed | 3 # |
| Frozen green beans, thawed | 3 # |
| Fresh zucchini, sliced | 4 # |
| Fresh green onions, chopped | 1 # |
| Frozen cauliflower, florets | 3 # |
| Tofurky, small dice | 3 # |
| Vegetable stock | approximately 3 qts |
| Saffron (optional) | � ounce |
| Canned garbanzos, drained | 1 # |
| Black olives, sliced and drained | � # |
| Raisins | � # |
Notes: Tagines should be allowed to cook until fairly dry. They can be served over couscous, brown rice, toasted barley or mashed potatoes.
For more quantity recipes, see the FoodService Update and Quantity Cooking Information section of our website.
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