Vegan Thanksgiving Series: Main Dish Proteins. 15 Ideas.

Wanted: "main dish protein" at my vegan Thanksgiving feast.

My no-Tofurky policy stands firm. I'm not against the cliche vegetarian turkey-substitute, but after a few Thanksgiving's of Tofurky-disappointment, I've moved on. To what, you ask? Quinoa, seitan, tempeh, braised tofu, Field Roast sausages, vegan Fillo Factory fillo purses and much more. Here are my top 15 recipe ideas for vegan main dish proteins. Ten are from-scratch recipes and five are easy-pre-prepped options. There is something for every type of veggie chef: busy moms, newbie vegans, gourmet foodies, Martha-Stewart-wannabes, takeout gurus and even the 'prepared foods only' cooks. I hope you will find something that inspires you on this list. Check it out...

Side note: Do I Need a Main Protein Dish? Tradition says yes. But, the truth is, most of the foods at your vegan table will probably be high in protein as-is. Some veggies, some fruit, most whole grains, nuts and beans are all good sources of protein for vegans. So you don't really need a 'main dish protein' if you are including protein-rich whole foods at your table.

The 'veggie/tofu burger myth' is just that, a myth. Whole foods provide protein. You don't need to eat processed soy and grain products (like many veggie burgers are) for your protein. But for those of you who want something tofurky-esque, this list is for you. Tempeh, tofu and seitan are all here. But I also included a few 'easy-prep' proteins for those who want a super easy protein dish.

Ten Main Dish Vegan Protein Recipes - From Scratch....

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