Tofu Turkey II

This is an incredibly delicious and guilt-free alternative to the traditional bird, and I make it every holiday. I've even tried this out on meat eaters, and they were asking for seconds! The directions may seem a bit daunting at first glance, but don't worry!! It is much, much easier than it appears and the actual preparation time you spend in the kitchen is under fifteen minutes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 787 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• ⅔ cup water
• 1 teaspoon orange juice
• ½ teaspoon prepared mustard
• ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 pound firm tofu
• 1 teaspoon barbeque sauce
• ½ teaspoon sage
• 1 (12 ounce) package dry bread stuffing mix
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• ¼ teaspoon dried savory
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ cup soy margarine
• 1 slice bread, cubed
• 1 tablespoon orange jam

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Drain and rinse tofu; in a food processor or blender, process tofu until smooth. Stir in salt, marjoram, savory and pepper. Line a sieve with 2 sheets of paper towel and place over an empty bowl. Place tofu in lined sieve and press against sides to form a deep well in the middle. Place 2 more sheets of paper towel over tofu and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat combine stuffing mix, 2/3 cup water and margarine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes and fluff with a fork. To the stuffing add bread cubes, sage and 2 tablespoons water.

Step 4

After tofu has chilled for 2 hours, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). With 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil, grease a baking sheet.

Step 5

Remove the top layer of paper towels from the tofu. If necessary, again press tofu against the sides of the sieve to form a well. Spoon the stuffing mixture into the well and smooth the surface with a spoon. Invert the tofu mold onto prepared baking sheet. Remove the remaining paper towel layer and shape the tofu with your hands if it has cracked or lost its shape.

Step 6

Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by combining barbecue sauce, mustard, orange jam, orange juice, sesame seeds and remaining 3 tablespoons oil. After tofu has baked for 30 minutes, brush or spoon the glaze over it. Return to the oven and bake for 20 minutes more.

Step 7

Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until tofu is browned and crispy.