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    Home » The Talkin' Tofu Podcast

    Episode 21: Vegan Thanksgiving roasts

    Published: Nov 26, 2020 · Modified: Apr 1, 2022 by Becky Striepe · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    This week, we talked about every vegan Thanksgiving roast we can ever remember eating in the last 15 years!

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    images via Gardein, Trader Joe's, and Field Roast

    Vegan Thanksgiving roasts

    There are so many vegan Thanksgiving roasts out there, and Dave and I have tried a lot of them. I've been vegan since 2006, and he's been vegan for about half that time, so we've had time to work our way through the vegan roasts selection that's out there.

    We argued (shocker!), but in the end, I think our opinions didn't differ all that much. Maybe Dave would disagree, but he's not writing these show notes, is he?

    Breaded roasts

    First, let's talk about breaded roasts. I think these are great for people who aren't into vegan meat. The texture from the breading helps offset that vegan meat doesn't have the same texture as animal meat. Also, breading is delicious!

    Gardein Savory Stuffed Turk'y is really two miniature, breaded roasts with stuffing in the centers. It's a two-serving bag, perfect for a small vegan Thanksgiving celebration.

    The roast Dave wanted me to get, but which I could not find at the store this year, was the Gardein Holiday Roast. This is a full-sized vegan roast. It's also breaded and full of stuffing, and it's one of our favorites from previous years.

    The final breaded roast that we talked about was the Trader Joe's Turkey-less Roast. I thought this was just a repackaged Gardein roast, but Dave pointed out that the breading on the TJ's roast is more peppery. It's a great option!

    Now, let's talk unbreaded options.

    Unbreaded roasts

    The Field Roast Celebration Roast is another one we make often, and it doesn't have a breading on it. I like this one, because I can make it in the Instant Pot, which is nice for years when I'm preparing a miniature vegan Thanksgiving at my sister-in-law's.

    Field roast is one of my favorites, both flavor- and texture-wise. I love the toothsome outside, and the stuffing is just delicious!

    And, of course, no discussion of vegan Thanksgiving roasts is complete without the OG: Tofurky Veggie Roast. This is Dave's least favorite, but it has a special spot in my heart. I love the texture, and the flavor tastes like so many holidays past!

    Since I don't have access to a full kitchen on Thanksgiving, I normally do the roast in the Instant Pot or in the air fryer with some good sides. Dave makes me promise to include Dianne's green bean casserole in the spread, and of course I make mashed potatoes and my mandarin orange cranberry sauce!

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    Thank you so much for listening (or reading!). We record these episodes for you, and we'd love to hear from you.

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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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