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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Tofurky Thanksgiving: Vegan Entrees For The Holidays