The meat-free alternative to turkey often eaten by vegetarians at Thanksgiving is Tofurky.
Tofurky is a plant-based roast designed to take the place of turkey at a holiday meal. The name combines “tofu” and “turkey,” and the product is commonly made with tofu, seitan, or other plant proteins, often surrounding a grain- or bread-based stuffing. It is typically seasoned with herbs and served with familiar Thanksgiving side dishes and gravy.
Tofurky is also a brand name associated with the company founded by Turtle Island Foods, but “tofurky” has become widely used as a general term for turkey-style vegetarian holiday roasts. The spelling can appear as “Tofurkey” when describing the food more generically, while “Tofurky” is the established brand spelling.
It is not the only meat-free centerpiece. Lentil loaf, nut roast, seitan roast, stuffed squash, and veggie burgers are different dishes. Tofurky is the especially recognizable answer because it was created to imitate the role and presentation of a Thanksgiving turkey rather than simply provide a vegetarian entrée.