Options for meat substitutes have come a long way since Seth Tibbotts first few Thanksgivings as vegetarian in the 1970s.

Vegetable side dishes and salads were nice but they didnt seem as festive as a turkey, the traditional centerpiece of the Thanksgiving table.

The Oregon man tried all kinds of experiments, from a stuffed pumpkin to a gluten roast that took all day to make but was unsliceable and indigestible.

After becoming a professional soycrafter in 1980, Tibbott noticed that sales seemed to slow around Thanksgiving and Christmas as people lost their vegetarian ways and guiltily ate traditional fare like turkey, he said.

Aside from tofu, which was primarily only sold in Asian markets, the only commercially available meat alternatives were made by Seventh Day Adventist companies, and many of these products were canned.

I subsisted on a diet of homemade items like pressure-cooked soybeans and tortillas, soy grit burgers, bread and granola, he told CNN.

Over the years, fake meat or what some call plant-based meat grew to include burgers, hot dogs and ground beef. But poultry was still a relatively untapped niche, especially when it came to holiday centerpieces.

With the help of Portland sandwich maker Hans Wrobel, Tibbott came up with the first Tofurky Roasts in 1995 and sold them in the Pacific Northwest.

Tofurkey has became a punchline on shows like Jay Leno and The X-Files.

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Not everyone eats turkey on Thanksgiving. Whether youre vegan, vegetarian or just not particularly fond of the stuff, turkey-less alternatives provide the festivity and taste of a Thanksgiving roast sans the feathers. Plus, swapping out the bird can do the planet some good. An estimated 45 million turkeys are killed and sold in the United States each year for Thanksgiving alone, according to Farm Sanctuary. It takes 4.87 pounds of grain just to make one pound of turkey meat, according to Turtle Island Foods Inc. So shake things up this holiday season by embracing Tofurky or another tasty vegan entree. Itll make one lucky turkey extremely thankful this Thanksgiving.

TOFURKY

Yes, there is such a thing. In fact, its been around for nearly 20 years. And, yes, it is edible. In fact, its positively delicious. But what is it? Tofurky is Turtle Island Foods stuffed vegan roast made with local, GMO-free, USDA organic ingredients. A combination of tofu, wheat gluten and canola oil are molded into ham nets to make the Tofurky, with vegan stuffing in the middle. Heres a how-to video for preparing and cooking your Tofurky roast.

You can use the Tofurky leftovers to make finger-licking chili, gumbo, stew, buffalo pizza and potpie. Erin Ransom, Turtle Island Foods spokeswoman, said opting for vegetarian choices once in a while can have a positive impact on the environment. It doesnt have to be all or nothing, said Ransom, who is neither vegan nor vegetarian, but will be eating a Tofurky roast this Thanksgiving.

TURKEY-LESS STUFFED ROAST

This is basically Trader Joes version of Tofurky. The Turkey-Less Roast is filled with vegan stuffing and comes with vegan gravy on the side. The roast is made from soy, peas, wheat and ancient grains, which make it a protein-packed meal. Each Turkey-Less Roast is 2.5 pounds of vegan goodness and is available at your local Trader Joes for $9.99.

SAVORY STUFFED TURKY

Like Tofurky, Gardeins meat-free Turky is also made from non-GMO soy, wheat and canola oil. This holiday favorite is 100 percent vegan and dairy-free. The Turky is lightly breaded and the stuffing is made with cranberries. Each package comes with two individual stuffed Turkys with two packs of gravy -- perfect if youre cooking Thanksgiving for one or two.

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Thanksgiving dinner seems to get more complicated every year, as guests bring a whole host of dietary restrictions, eating preferences and food issues to feasts across the country along with the customary bottle of wine or pumpkin pie. Vegetarians and vegans are perhaps the most common people hosts find themselves catering to nowadays, and finding ways to offer good meal options that don't include meat or animal-based products can be a difficult task.

But the good news is that with a little creativty, a meatless Thanksgiving doesn't have to be a joyless or flavorless one. Amateur cooks and chefs alike will find that side dishes, entrees and desserts that eschew meat for vegetables, substitutes and other ingredients can in fact sometimes be as good as, or superior to, their flesh-based counterparts.

This Thanksgiving, consult the list below for some fresh takes on old standards, as well as a few less traditional dishes that guests, whether vegan, vegetarian or omnivore, will enjoy. Some are healthy to boot, while others contain the fat, carbs and decadence so integral to any Thanksgiving smorgasbord:

1. Green bean casserole -- This dish goes with Thanksgiving like beans in a pod, but many traditional versions contain butter, milk, cheese and other non-vegan ingredients that will keep some of your guests wondering why a veggie dish was rendered off-limits to them. There are many options for vegan green bean dishes that will please guests of all stripes, so here are a few favorites.This recipe forroasted green beans with garlic, sage, rosemary and thyme is a great savory option.These roasted green bean "bundles"featuring Dijon mustard and red onion offer a unique presentation of the popular veggie. And even green bean casserole is not off-limits just because dairy and meat are no-no's for some guests, asthis delectable vegan versionof the classic dish featuring cashews, white mushrooms and vegetable stock proves.

2. Mashed potatoes -- The name of this standby suggests that it should be vegan, but the modern American interpretation renders it anything but, as cooks blend cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, butter and often even bacon into the mix. But the task of making a version of mashed potatoes that taste like they have some or all of the above while still adhering to vegan principles is not as difficult as one might think. This simple version featuring vegan butter, chives and roasted garlic is a good option. For the more adventurous, these unique mashed potatoes featuring hemp seeds, turmeric, and optional tempeh bacon will please everyone and likely have guests asking for the recipe.

3. Stuffing-- On the first Thanksgiving, the pilgrims didn't share a box of fire-roastedStove Topstuffing with the Native Americans, but it seems like Americans have been enjoying this favorite ever since. But stuffing is a tricky option for vegans, as bread often contains dairy and varietals like oyster stuffing and bacon stuffing have made this a minefield for the non-meat-eaters of the nation. Luckily, there are some great stuffing recipes that will keep vegans and carnivores reaching for more.Here's a link to ten recipesworth checking out. The standout just may have to bethis fruity version, which features cranberries, scallions and apricots.

4. Gravy -- One of the great joys of any Thanksgiving dinner is pouring way too much gravy over everything in recognition that it's all going to the same place anyway, as many mothers will be quick to point out. But gravy is typically a meat-centered indulgence -- it's even often identified as "chicken gravy" or "beef gravy," in case anyone was unsure. It's often made from the drippings of whatever cooked animal awaited its juicy goodness. But terrific vegan takes on gravy have been developed as well, and this mushroom gravy (ignore the stuffing recipe accompanying the gravy recipe) is a standout. It smothers as well as the meaty kind, and it will keep any area PETA protesters from picketing the family home.

5. Sweet potatoes -- Yams and sweet potato dishes are another vegetable-centric category that has been overdressed by the American palate, which loves to load the healthy veggies with marshmallows, butter, cream and other ingredients off-limits to vegans. But tasty vegan versions of this critically important Thanksgiving side dish luckily abound. One of the most interesting out there is this scrumptious vegan version of sweet potato gratin, which relies on coconut milk, molasses, pecans, curry, and cardamom to spice up the recipe in a way that will have no one complaining that there are no Jet-Puffed marshmallows in sight.

6. Stuffed pumpkins -- A successful and tasty entree is often the hardest thing to adapt for vegetarians and vegans on Thanksgiving, when turkey typically rules the roost. Stuffed pumpkins are a fun, autumnal way to solve that issue, and can easily be prepared in both vegan/vegetarian and meaty varietals to satisfy both sides of the culinary divide. As a pumpkin can be stuffed with nearly any ingredient, sausage or pulled turkey can be used in the omnivore versions, while tofu or vegetables can be substituted for the herbivores. Just be sure to remember which are which so no one's stuck eating something they can't stomach. Here's a great recipe for stuffed pumpkins with meat, and here's a vegan version featuring wild rice, mushrooms and spinach that everyone can enjoy.

7. Brussels sprouts -- For years Brussels sprouts were some of the most-hated veggies on Thanksgiving tables each year, as the preparation seemed eternally limited to boiling or steaming them with a bit of salt and pepper. But the past decade or so has seen a rennaissance for these green orbs of flavor, as they have been reinvigorated with everything from bacon and mustard to pancetta and curry. That innovation has not been limited to meaty versions, however, as this scrumptious version of fried Brussels sprouts with shallots, vingear and cilantro shows. Just be sure to hold the fish sauce or buy or make a vegan version.

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