Vegan Thanksgiving, ever been there?

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Brandon-

climber

The Granite State.

Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 21, 2013 - 03:11pm PT

Yeah, my Thanksgiving will be vegan. Well, mostly. I'm still going to make sweet potatoes with lots of butter for myself.

I'm not vegan, but I respect my host so I'm not going to cook a turkey. A tofurkey will be slaughtered, but what the hell, it's only once a year.

Any vegan recipes that are pertinent to Thanksgiving?

Thanks!

Wade Icey

Trad climber

www.alohashirtrescue.com

Nov 21, 2013 - 03:13pm PT

Beano.

Prod

Trad climber

Nov 21, 2013 - 03:16pm PT

I'd conveniently get sick that day and go somewhere fun.

Prod.

donini

Trad climber

Ouray, Colorado

Nov 21, 2013 - 03:29pm PT

Yuk! Gag me with a spoon.....no, i mean a drumstick.

Brandon-

climber

The Granite State.

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 21, 2013 - 03:34pm PT

Hey, I'm not defending veganism, I love bacon and steak.

I'm simply wondering about vegan cooking, as it's totally foreign to me.

Thanks!

Daphne

Trad climber

Northern California

Nov 21, 2013 - 03:35pm PT

Best brussels sprout recipe:

preheat oven to 450

oil a cookie sheet
cut sprouts in half, lay cut side down on sheet
spray sprouts with olive oil in a Misto
sprinkle salt and pepper over to taste

roast for appx 30-40 minutes, until sprouts are tender and brown on the bottom
I like them brown on the top too
makes them sweet and caramelized

Cauliflower roasts up to perfection too, toss the florets with lemon juice, olive oil and some salt
roast until very very brown
dress with parsley and capers, optionally blended with more lemon juice and olive oil to make a sauce

hungry just writing this.

HighTraverse

Trad climber

Bay Area

Nov 21, 2013 - 03:36pm PT

Pumpkin pie made from FRESH pumpkin. Easy and delicious.
Although, I know little about the Vegan Rules. Perhaps your version outlaws eggs? Or the pie would work just as well with an egg substitute?
You could make fresh pumpkin pudding instead. Or just eat it as if it were squash.

Candied yams are really easy: Cut yams in 1/2 lengthwise. Boil till nearly done. Place in glass baking dish, spread with butter substitute (perhaps olive oil?) and brown sugar and bake until done.
DON'T skin the yams, very nutritious and even tasty.
For a dramatic finale, pour flaming 151 Rum over just before serving. Watch for singeing your eyebrows!

Cranberry sauce cooked from real cranberries. Cranberries, water, add your favorite nuts, bits of orange and lemon, plenty of sugar, boil slowly till done. YUMMY.

FRESH Brussels sprouts. Really don't even bother if they aren't fresh. Best if you can get them on the stalk and cut them off just before cooking. Don't over cook, spoils the flavor. They should be just a little crunchy.

You can make a great feast without ever opening a can.

Ricky D

Trad climber

Sierra Westside

Nov 21, 2013 - 03:39pm PT

Run do not walk as fast as you can from TOFURKY!

That nerf ball is so nasty even my Vegan Daughter couldn't stomach the turd.

Although the seitan drumsticks weren't bad if you use enough gravy.

I suggest you think Chinese!

climber

California dreamin' on the farside of the world..

Nov 21, 2013 - 03:59pm PT

From my experience as a vegan, most vegans and vegetarians prefer not to eat those imitation meat thingys (like Tofurky) because:

1. The ingredients list is scary
and
2. There are tons of tastier, healthier, and less expensive whole food alternatives.

Check out any of these sites--the recipes range from simple to complex, but you'll always end up with something amazingly tasty and healthy and your host will worship you.

http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=6229&catId=2

http://www.nomeatathlete.com/vegetarian-recipes-for-athletes/

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/wc/rich-roll

Matt Frazier (NoMeatAthlete) is a vegan marathoner. Rich Roll is a vegan Ultra Marathoner, Ultra Ironman winner, and just a burly dude.

Happy Vegging

thebravecowboy

Social climber

Colorado Plateau

Nov 21, 2013 - 04:03pm PT

yes. it was gud

but truly the only vegan food that I love comes to me without the word vegan being shoved at me until after the fact.

this just in

climber

north fork

Nov 21, 2013 - 04:04pm PT

Plant killers! These are the screams of the carrots!

Lynne Leichtfuss

Sport climber

moving thru

Nov 21, 2013 - 04:06pm PT

My turkey is a vegan....:)

Joshua Johnson

Boulder climber

Boulder

Nov 21, 2013 - 04:07pm PT

Dump the hippy chick.

This will only bring you a world of pain.

Trust me.

mojede

Trad climber

Butte, America

Nov 21, 2013 - 04:15pm PT

Mashed potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Stuffing

Obviously use no butter, I reckon...

Personally, I'd drink alot of alcohol or consume cannabis to aid in the event.

Brandon-

climber

The Granite State.

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 21, 2013 - 04:15pm PT

My first thought for a vegan thanksgiving was Indian food. That got shut down quickly.

And no, I'm not dumping the hippie. She's not a hippie, just a vegan.

I'm the hippie in this situation.

julton

climber

Nov 21, 2013 - 04:17pm PT

Cooked kale pressed into the shape of a turkey.

Brandon-

climber

The Granite State.

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 21, 2013 - 04:22pm PT

Personally, I'd drink alot of alcohol or consume cannabis to aid in the event.

Canibus (sp) will be involved.

Thanks for the suggestions so far, keep 'em coming!

PSP also PP

Trad climber

Berkeley

Nov 21, 2013 - 04:23pm PT

The opposite of the fake meat products made for tofu are the fake tofu proucts made from meat. My favorite are the tofu cubes made from liver and onions and some how they have removed the taste from the liver and onions so it tastes like tofu . You would never know the difference.

Fake meat products are so stupid!