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    Nov 1, 2023

    Vegan Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner

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    This Vegan Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner is a delectable tribute to the flavors of Thanksgiving, and the best part is that you can enjoy it any day of the week. It's a complete feast including a crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside stuffing, tofu bites that are seasoned to taste like turkey, perfectly roasted potatoes and carrots, and garlicky green beans. The best part? It's easy to prepare, and it all bakes together on a sheet pan! Perfect for serving 4 (or 2 people if you want leftovers). 

    This Vegan Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner is a delectable tribute to the flavors of Thanksgiving, and the best part is that you can enjoy it any day of the week. It's a complete feast including a crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside stuffing, tofu bites that are seasoned to taste like turkey, perfectly roasted potatoes and carrots, and garlicky green beans. It's easy to prepare, and it all bakes together on a sheet pan!

    Lately, I have been loving writing vegan sheet pan recipes. Not only are so easy to make, but it's such a fun flavorful way to get a hearty healthy meal on the table in no time. And then it hit me - why not create a vegan Thanksgiving dinner that captures all the traditional holiday magic but without the usual hassle?

    This meal isn't just for special occasions – you can enjoy it anytime you like. Whether you're looking for a festive feast on Thanksgiving or Christmas or a special treat on any ordinary day, this recipe promises ease and deliciousness. It's the spirit of Thanksgiving made simple, and of course, totally vegan!

    This Vegan Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner is a delectable tribute to the flavors of Thanksgiving, and the best part is that you can enjoy it any day of the week. It's a complete feast including a crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside stuffing, tofu bites that are seasoned to taste like turkey, perfectly roasted potatoes and carrots, and garlicky green beans. It's easy to prepare, and it all bakes together on a sheet pan!

    What this dinner includes:

    This vegan sheet pan Thanksgiving dinner has four main components: stuffing, turkey-seasoned tofu, roasted potatoes and carrots, and garlicky green beans.

    Stuffing: Baked to perfection, this vegan stuffing features a golden, crispy exterior and a lusciously creamy interior, made with sourdough and a mix of spices and veggies.

    Turkey-Seasoned Tofu: Don't expect bland tofu here! This seasoned tofu is bursting with flavor, even rivalling traditional turkey. If you've tried my famous tofu bites recipe, you'll recognize the same seasoning blend, but here it is intensified for an extra delicious, nostalgic Thanksgiving taste.

    Roasted Potatoes and Carrots: No Thanksgiving feast is complete without potatoes! Baby potatoes and sliced carrots are seasoned with rosemary, garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil, and roasted until tender and delicious. I used a mix of different baby potatoes including purple, red, and yellow potatoes, but if you prefer you could even sub sweet potatoes.

    Garlicky Green Beans: And for a touch of green. These crisp, tender garlicky green beans add freshness and balance to your roast sheet pan dinner.

    Enjoy this meal as is or elevate it with a drizzle of mushroom gravy or cranberry sauce. And for dessert, try a slice of my famous blender pumpkin pie!

    Mix the stuffing ingredients in a bowl.

    How to Make a Vegan Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner:

    To press the tofu: Prepare the tofu by draining it, and then pressing it for 15 to 30 minutes. I love using my Tofuture tofu press, but you can also follow these instructions for a DIY tofu pressing method. Pressing the tofu squeezes excess water out so that the tofu can suck up more of the marinade and become more flavourful.

    Preheat Your Oven: to 400℉ (200℃). Lightly grease a large baking sheet that is at minimum 11" x 17" in size (or two smaller baking sheets, if preferred).

    For the Stuffing: In a large bowl mix all of the stuffing ingredients except for the bread. Stir to combine. Then lastly add the bread cubes and gently toss to coat the bread cubes in the mixture. Set aside for 10 - 15 minutes to absorb the flavors while you prepare the tofu and vegetables.

    Press and then season the tofu.

    For the tofu: Once pressed, in a medium bowl, add all of the tofu ingredients except for the tofu. Mix to combine. Then tear the block of tofu into bite-sized pieces. (Tearing the tofu gives texture much more similar to turkey, and the rough texture grips the sauce better). Add the tofu bites to the bowl with the seasonings, and gently fold it using a spatula to coat. Set aside.

    Toss the potatoes and carrots in seasoning and oil.

    For the potatoes and carrots: to a medium bowl add the potatoes, carrots, and all of the seasonings. Toss to evenly coat.

    Divide everything over a baking sheet and roast for 20 mintues.

    Arrange the sheet pan and Bake: take your sheet pan, and on ¼ of the pan, place all of the stuffing, using a spatula to pack it into a rectangle shape. Just above the stuffing, add the tofu so that it takes another ¼ of the sheet pan. Spread the carrots and potatoes across the remaining ½ of the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.

    Toss the green beans with garlic and oil.

    For the Green Beans: While the sheet pan is baking, prepare the green beans. Add them to the same bowl the potatoes and carrots were in. Add the garlic, oil, salt and pepper and toss to coat in the remaining spices from the potatoes and carrots.

    Add them to the pan with the remaining ingredients.

    Finish Baking: After the sheet pan has baked for 20 minutes, remove it from the oven. Use a spatula to push the carrots and potatoes so they take up ¼ of the sheet pan. In the remaining ¼ of the sheet pan, add the green beans. Return to the oven and cook for another 15 - 20 minutes until the green beans are tender, the potatoes and carrots are tender all the way through when pierced with a fork, and the stuffing is lightly browned. Note that the tofu will be tender and juicy fresh out of the oven, and will get tougher and chewier as it cools (I enjoy both textures)! Serve as is or with your favorite sauce such as mushroom gravy or cranberry sauce.

    This Vegan Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner is a delectable tribute to the flavors of Thanksgiving, and the best part is that you can enjoy it any day of the week. It's a complete feast including a crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside stuffing, tofu bites that are seasoned to taste like turkey, perfectly roasted potatoes and carrots, and garlicky green beans. It's easy to prepare, and it all bakes together on a sheet pan!

    Vegan Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner is...

    • Fun and easy to prepare
    • perfect for 4 people or 2 people if you want leftovers
    • So tasty you can enjoy it any night of the year!

    What to Serve with this dinner:

    Homemade Mushroom Gravy
    Easy Vegan Cranberry Sauce
    Quick Vegan Onion Gravy
    Easy Vegan Pumpkin Pie (fan-favorite tried and true recipe)
    Easy Vegan Pecan Pie

    If you try this recipe let us know by leaving a comment, rating it, and don't forget to tag @itdoesnttastelikechicken on Instagram.
    Bon appetegan!
    Sam Turnbull.

    5 from 46 votes
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    Vegan Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner

    This Vegan Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner is a delectable tribute to the flavors of Thanksgiving, and the best part is that you can enjoy it any day of the week. It's a complete feast including a crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside stuffing, tofu bites that are seasoned to taste like turkey, perfectly roasted potatoes and carrots, and garlicky green beans. The best part? It's easy to prepare, and it all bakes together on a sheet pan! Perfect for serving 4 (or 2 people if you want leftovers). 
    Prep: 30 minutes mins
    Cook: 40 minutes mins
    Total: 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Servings: 4
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    Ingredients
     

    For the Stuffing:

    • 2 ribs celery, chopped
    • ½ medium yellow onion, chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
    • ¼ cup vegetable broth
    • ¼ cup vegan heavy cream, (such as oat cream, cashew cream, soy cream, or full-fat coconut milk)
    • 2 tablespoons vegan butter, melted
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
    • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon powdered sage
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 8.5 oz sourdough, (gluten-free bread if preferred), cut into 1 inch cubes

    For the Turkey-Seasoned Tofu:

    • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil, melted
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, (gluten-free if preferred)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 block (350g/ 12.3oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and torn into chunks (see step 1)

    For the Potatoes and Carrots:

    • 12 oz baby potatoes, halved and larger ones quartered
    • 2 large carrots, (9.7oz/ 275g) peeled and sliced
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
    • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • â…› teaspoon black pepper

    For the Green Beans:

    • 9 oz green beans, ends trimmed
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 pinch of each salt and pepper
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    Instructions
     

    • To press the tofu: Prepare the tofu by draining it, and then pressing it for 15 to 30 minutes. I love using my Tofuture tofu press, but you can also follow these instructions for a DIY tofu pressing method. Pressing the tofu squeezes excess water out so that the tofu can suck up more of the marinade and become more flavourful. 
    • Preheat Your Oven: to 400℉ (200℃). Lightly grease a large baking sheet that is at minimum 11" x 17" in size (or two smaller baking sheets, if preferred).
    • For the Stuffing: In a large bowl mix all of the stuffing ingredients except for the bread. Mix to combine. Then lastly add the bread cubes and gently toss to coat the bread cubes in the mixture. Set aside for 10 - 15 minutes to absorb the flavors while you prepare the tofu and vegetables.
    • For the tofu: Once pressed, in a medium bowl, add all of the tofu ingredients except for the tofu. Mix to combine. Then tear the block of tofu into bite-sized pieces. (Tearing the tofu gives texture much more similar to turkey, and the rough texture grips the sauce better). Add the tofu bites to the bowl with the seasonings, and gently fold it using a spatula to coat. Set aside.
    • For the potatoes and carrots: to a medium bowl add the potatoes, carrots, and all of the seasonings. Toss to evenly coat.
    • Arrange the sheet pan and Bake: take your sheet pan, and on ¼ of the pan, place all of the stuffing, using a spatula to pack it into a rectangle shape. Just above the stuffing, add the tofu so that it takes another ¼ of the sheet pan. Spread the carrots and potatoes across the remaining ½ of the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
    • For the Green Beans: While the sheet pan is baking, prepare the green beans. Add them to the same bowl the potatoes and carrots were in. Add the garlic, oil, salt and pepper and toss to coat in the remaining spices from the potatoes and carrots.
    • Finish Baking: After the sheet pan has baked for 20 minutes, remove it from the oven. Use a spatula to push the carrots and potatoes so they take up ¼ of the sheet pan. In the remaining ¼ of the sheet pan, add the green beans. Return to the oven and cook for another 15 - 20 minutes until the green beans are tender, the potatoes and carrots are tender all the way through when pierced with a fork, and the stuffing is lightly browned. Note that the tofu will be tender and juicy fresh out of the oven, and will get tougher and chewier as it cools (I enjoy both textures)! Serve as is or with your favorite sauce such as mushroom gravy or cranberry sauce.

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    Notes

    Make Ahead: Morning of, or a few hours before, prepare everything in advance, so that when it's time for dinner, you can simply place all the items on the sheet pan and pop it into the oven following the baking directions. 
    Gluten-free: for gluten-free, use a gluten-free bread, and substitute the soy sauce for a gluten-free soy sauce such as tamari.
    Oil-free: for oil-free, use a good non-stick pan or line it with parchment paper. For the stuffing substitute the vegan butter for 2 extra tablespoons of vegan culinary cream. For the tofu, substitute the oil for 2 tablespoons vegetable broth or aquafaba. For the potatoes, carrots, and green beans, substitute the oil for vegetable broth or aquafaba.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 serving (recipe makes 4 servings) | Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1555mg | Potassium: 989mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 6507IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 7mg
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    Author: Sam Turnbull
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    Course: Main Course

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    Comments

    1. Liza says

      December 28, 2024 at 11:34 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for Christmas dinner and everyone loved it. Perfect meal, everything finished cooking together so I didn’t have to battle with the timing. Best thanksgiving meal ever!

      Reply
    2. Rachel says

      December 01, 2024 at 1:50 pm

      5 stars
      This was my second year in a row making this recipe. I absolutely love it and can't wait to have it again next year!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says

        December 04, 2024 at 5:10 pm

        Aww that's wonderful! So happy it's become a go to for you Rachel!

        Reply
    3. Megan L. says

      December 01, 2024 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      This year from Thanksgiving I decided to make myself this sheet pan dinner (only vegan in my fam) and it was delicious <3 My husband and I were both eating these leftovers last night and he said that this might be his favorite Thanksgiving meal that I've made since going vegan! You were one of the first blogs that I made it to when I went vegan almost 8 years ago and I just wanted to thank you for creating such delicious recipes!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says

        December 01, 2024 at 12:19 pm

        This truly warms my heart! You’re so welcome, Megan. Sharing recipes to help people fall in love with vegan food is my passion. Thank you for being such a loyal supporter and for your dedication to making a difference for the animals. 😊

        Reply
    4. Nicole R says

      November 29, 2024 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for 2nd year in a row as I love the concept! Used 2 sheet pans and rotated every 20 min, then added 10 min extra at the end. Used Brussels sprouts cut in half w/ cut side down. Froze & thawed my tofu the night before. Made my own favorite mushroom gravy and cranberry sauce. It was perfect!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says

        November 30, 2024 at 10:39 am

        Oh that's so wonderful!! So thrilled you love it so much Nicole, sounds like a fabulous feast 🙂

        Reply
    5. Jennifer H says

      November 28, 2024 at 8:57 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve made this twice. Both times it turned out great! Best T’giving food I have had and 100% cruelty free!! Delicious and special! Thank you so very much!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says

        November 29, 2024 at 9:36 am

        Oh yay! That's so wonderful!! So thrilled you love it so much Jennifer 🙂

        Reply
    6. Jean says

      November 28, 2024 at 8:46 pm

      I have had some of your other sheet pan recipes and been wowed, so I had high expectations. I made it for my elderly mother and I at Thanksgiving and was able to slip it into the timing for the "other" meal. A couple bites in and out expectations were exceeded. It was so amazing, really did taste like a traditional thanksgiving dinner. Thank you!!!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says

        November 29, 2024 at 9:37 am

        Oh I am so happy you loved it Jean! Thank you so much for your kind words 🙂

        Reply
    7. Vena says

      November 19, 2024 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last year for Thanksgiving and it turned out so good I'll be making it again this year!!!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says

        November 20, 2024 at 10:02 am

        Wonderful! So happy you enjoyed it, Vena! Thank you for the review 🙂

        Reply
    8. Maria says

      November 07, 2024 at 6:30 pm

      5 stars
      Blown away! I'm not going to lie. I really didn't expect much from this recipe but was I wrong. I tried it as a practice run for Thanksgiving and just loved it! I will absolutely be making this again!!

      Reply
      • Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says

        November 12, 2024 at 9:42 pm

        Fantastic! We're glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
      • Hila says

        November 28, 2024 at 7:24 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you! Easy, delicious, and fun to make!

        Reply
        • Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says

          November 29, 2024 at 9:37 am

          So happy you enjoyed it Hila!!

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