Looking for a mouthwatering vegan sandwich that captures the essence of Thanksgiving flavours? Look no further!
This Vegan Turkey & Cheddar Cranberry Melt is a delightful and satisfying creation that combines the tanygness of cranberry sauce, the savoury goodness of tofu turkey, and the gooeyness of vegan cheddar cheese, all sandwiched between two perfectly toasted slices of bread.
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
What sets this Vegan Turkey & Cheddar Cranberry Melt apart from other sandwiches is the combination of flavours and textures that create a truly indulgent experience. The star of this dish is the homemade cranberry sauce, which adds a tangy sweetness that perfectly complements the savoury vegan turkey and cheddar cheese.
Any leftover cranberry sauce you have after making these sandwiches can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Or, even better, you can use the leftover sauce to make my Leftover Cranberry Sauce Parfait!
Easy 10 Minute Tofu Turkey
This easy tofu turkey is made with just a simple marinade and slices of tofu! It’s so much healthier than store bought plant-based turkey slices, and much easier to make than a full on seitan turkey.
The marinade for this lovely tofu turkey is a symphony of savoury and aromatic spices, including dried sage, thyme, marjoram, nutmeg, and a dash of salt, which all come together to create a profile reminiscent of traditional turkey seasoning.
As you cook the tofu slices in a hot pan, the marinade caramelizes, resulting in a crispy exterior that perfectly complements the tender interior. The liquid smoke adds a subtle smokiness, elevating the tofu’s flavour to a level that closely mimics the smoky essence of real turkey.
Ingredients in This Recipe
Vegan Tofu Turkey
- Olive oil
- Soy sauce
- Water
- Liquid smoke
- Dried sage
- Dried thyme
- Marjoram
- Nutmeg
- Pepper
- Salt
Cranberry Sauce
- Water
- Vegan sugar
- Cranberries (fresh or frozen) NOT dried!
- Orange zest
Assembling Sandwich
- Vegan butter
- Vegan cheddar cheese slices
- Slices bread of choice
How to Make This Recipe
Tofu Turkey
- Drain tofu and remove excess water (either pat with a paper towel or use a tofu press).Cut 3/4 of the block of tofu into thin slices length-wise. (store remaining tofu in fridge).
- Add all marinade ingredients to a shallow bowl and whisk until combined, then coat each slice of tofu in marinade.
Cranberry Sauce
- In a small saucepan combine vegan sugar and water, and bring to a boil stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Add cranberries and return to a boil. Then reduce to medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit bursts and mixture is thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in orange zest.
Assembling Sandwich
- Heat up a large frying pan on medium low heat. Add butter to one side of each slice of bread. Place half of the bread slices butter side down on a large frying pan.
- Add a slice of cheddar cheese to each bread slice, then a generous amount of cranberry sauce, then slices of tofu turkey. Then, spoon on another generous amount of cranberry sauce and top each with a slice of bread (butter side up).
- Toast each side of the sandwich melts until golden brown.
Vegan Turkey & Cheddar Cranberry Melt
Equipment
- frying pan or grill
Ingredients
Vegan Tofu Turkey
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2-3 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 2 tsp dried sage
- 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp marjoram
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- dash salt
Cranberry Sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup vegan sugar
- 12 ounces cranberries (fresh or frozen) NOT dried!
- zest of 1 orange
Assembling Sandwich
- 4 Tbsp vegan butter
- 4 slices vegan cheddar cheese slices
- 8 slices bread of choice
Instructions
Vegan Tofu Turkey
- Drain tofu and remove excess water (either pat with a paper towel or use a tofu press).Cut 3/4 of the block of tofu into thin slices length-wise. (store remaining tofu in fridge).
- Add all marinade ingredients to a shallow bowl and whisk until combined, then coat each slice of tofu in marinade.
Cranberry Sauce
- In a small saucepan combine vegan sugar and water, and bring to a boil stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Add cranberries and return to a boil. Then reduce to medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit bursts and mixture is thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in orange zest.
Assembling Sandwich
- Heat up a large frying pan on medium low heat. Add butter to one side of each slice of bread. Place half of the bread slices butter side down on a large frying pan.
- Add a slice of cheddar cheese to each bread slice, then a generous amount of cranberry sauce, then slices of tofu turkey. Then, spoon on another generous amount of cranberry sauce and top each with a slice of bread (butter side up).
- Toast each side of the sandwich melts until golden brown.
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