Holiday No-Turkey Roast
Holiday No-Turkey Roast layers herbed bread stuffing and tender chicken-style seitan inside flaky puff pastry for a rich, comforting bite in every slice. The mix of sage, parsley, and pepper brings classic Thanksgiving flavors without the bird, making it perfect as a festive vegetarian centerpiece for holiday dinners or special gatherings.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Holiday No-Turkey Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Tear the bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large bowl. Let the bread dry in the bowl, uncovered, for at least 8 hours.
- 2
Melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the carrots, celery, and onion.
- 3
Cook and stir until the onion softens and turns golden brown, about 10 minutes. Scrape the onion mixture into the bowl with the dried bread; season with the parsley, sage, and pepper.
- 4
Whisk the egg replacer, water, and vegetable broth in a small bowl until smooth. Pour over the bread cubes and gently fold until evenly combined. Let stand for 30 minutes so the bread can absorb the liquid.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
- 6
Brush the seitan with gravy on both sides; arrange the overlapping slices on the foil in a row, mounding them in the center.
- 7
Press the stuffing mixture around the seitan to cover it. Lightly wet your hands and press it into a neat oval.
- 8
Roll the pastry sheets out to 1/16-inch thickness; arrange them, slightly overlapping, to form a large rectangle. Seal the edges with dabs of cold water.
- 9
Drape the pastry over the mound and trim away any excess at the bottom. Use the scraps to cut decorative shapes (leaves, apples, etc.). Attach them with dabs of cold water.
- 10
Bake until the pastry is deep golden brown, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Cover the pastry with aluminum foil if it starts to brown too much.
- Calories 739.35 kcal High 37%
- Protein 50.24 g Good Source 100%
- Carbohydrate 89.95 g 33%
- Total Fat 25.17 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 10.81 g High 54%
- Trans Fat 0.28 g High --
- Cholesterol 0.16 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1739.19 mg High 76%
- Dietary Fiber 15.83 g Good Source 57%
- Total Sugars 21.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.56 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 181.6 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 6.39 mg Good Source 36%
- Potassium 340.57 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 45.54 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 3.1 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Holiday No Turkey Roast is made with 14 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, and Dried Sage. Each serving provides about 739.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Holiday No-Turkey Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Dried Sage, Egg Replacer. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Holiday No-Turkey Roast?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 739.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Holiday No-Turkey Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Holiday No-Turkey Roast healthy?
- Holiday No-Turkey Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 739.35 calories and 50.24 g of protein, or 100% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1739.19 mg (76% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.81 g (54% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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