Fall is a beautiful and much anticipated time of year. With Thanksgiving fast approaching, it’s time to start looking for those great holiday recipes. However, not everyone celebrates Thanksgiving with the traditional turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green bean casseroles and some sort of cranberry side dish.

Vegetarianism and veganism have become increasingly popular trends in recent years. Thankfully, there are a lot of great alternative recipes for the classic Thanksgiving dishes and turkey. No longer does one have to be a meat-lover to enjoy this holiday.

Asian Grilled Tofu

Ingredients

1/2 of a block of extra firm tofu

1/2 cup hoisin

1/4 cup shallot, minced

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 teaspoons orange zest

2 teaspoons orange juice, fresh

Press tofu for at least 30 minutes between two paper towels and weigh down.

Transfer tofu to marinade and completely submerge. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours, turning tofu pieces half way through. Reserve marinade.

Cook tofu just before serving. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. Remove tofu from marinade making sure not to scrape off excess sauce. Lightly dredge all sides of tofu in all-purpose flour. Cook 2 minutes on each side or longer for a crispier exterior.

Serve grilled tofu with your choice of sauteed vegetables and grains.