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The good news is that help you create delicious you are trying to eat veg! vegan versions of those The bad news is that you’re recipes. Soon you will be thinking how much you will making delicious, satisfying miss all your old favorite meals that will satisfy your foods. Well, guess what? cravings, and before you The better news is that know it, you will realize you going veg doesn’t mean don’t even miss the meat at you have to sacrifice the all.dishes you love most. Pretty much anything you used to eat can be made with plantbased ingredients – even really meaty dishes like burgers, meatballs, and Buffalo wings. It just takes a little imagination, a bit of creativity, and the benefit of some tips and guidelines to
1. Tofu, Tempeh, Seitan, and TVP You may not think of tofu flaky texture. Try it in “Crab” or tempeh as vegetables, but Cakes or to make Breaded they are plantbased and “Fish” Fillets. It can also be made from soybeans. TVP, or ground up to act as ground texturized vegetable protein, beef for Tempeh Meatballs or is also made from soy. Seitan tacos. TVP comes in all is made from wheat gluten. shapes and sizes and it can The meat in any recipe can be replace any meat including replaced with one of these ground beef. Try it in this plantbased options. Tofu Chik’n Salad with Cranberries makes the perfect swapout and Pistachios or in Tacos Sin for chicken whether you want Carne. Seitan can be flavored Crispy Tofu Nuggets, to taste exactly like beef or Moroccan Cutlets in a Lemon pork. You won’t believe the Olive Sauce, or chunks for decadence you will get in a Chinese food like Kung Pao plate of Balsamic BBQ Seitan Tofu. Tempeh is wonderful for Ribs or a thick, juicy Seitan fish dishes because it has a Steak in Beurre Blanc Sauce.
2. Mushrooms When you want that meaty taste, that umami, mushrooms are the way to go. Their flavor is rich, earthy, and meaty, especially cremini or Portobello mushrooms. They are healthy and filling and can replace meat in any recipe. My favorite way to eat mushrooms is to saute them in vegan butter and add thyme, black pepper, and balsamic vinegar. Then I serve them over polenta unless I’m piling them up on a crispy roll to make a French Dip sandwich. Try mushrooms in this Mushroom Stroganoff or as a vegan “Lamb” Burger. Impress your dinner guests by serving them Stuffed Mushrooms with Pecans and Portobello Wellington .
3. Jackfruit If you have not yet tried jackfruit, you need to go out and get some. Technically, jackfruit is a fruit but incredibly, it can stand in for meat in savory dishes. You can buy it raw or already cut up in a can. Jackfruit has a very slight sweet taste but not so much that you can’t use it to make a decadent, satisfying Philly Cheesesteak. Jackfruit is perfect for barbecue sandwiches, stirfries, or any dish that uses beef, chicken, or pork.
4. Eggplant When anyone goes veg, eggplant is probably the first vegetable that comes to mind, but you can do so much more with it than just make parmigiana. Eggplant has a rich, meaty taste and it’s very versatile. If you think you’re not a fan of eggplant, try it in these Eggplant Burgers and you will change your mind. Other delicious ways to eat eggplant include Vegan MozzarellaStuffed Eggplant Meatballs, crispy Eggplant Fries with Marinara Dipping Sauce, and spiralized Eggplant Noodles.
5. Lentils Lentils have always been a standin for meat since the beginning of veganism. Lentils are hearty and can replace ground beef easily. Lentils come in a variety of colors such as green, red, brown, and black. They cook up quickly, are inexpensive, and a small amount goes a long way. Definite recipes to try are Red Lentil Burgers with Kale Pesto, Lentil Meatballs, Double Decker Lentil Tacos, and South Indian Lentil Stew.
6. Beans and Legumes Beans and legumes are amazing. They are inexpensive, healthy, filling, and there are so many to choose from: black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, aduki beans, chickpeas and blackeyed peas, to name just a few. Beans make for hearty soups, stews, and chilis. How about a White Bean and Kale Soup or a TamaleInspired Bowl with Beans? Beans and legumes can replace the meat to make incredible Hoisin Black Bean Burgers, BlackEyed Pea Italian Sausages, or Chickpea “Tuna” Salad.
7. Cauliflower Right now I bet you’re thinking, “How can cauliflower replace meat? It’s so white and bland.” Well, it can. When you season it and cook it up right, cauliflower can be the star of any dish. I like to use cauliflower to replace the chicken in Asian dishes like Cauliflower Manchurian and even Buffalo wings. You can slice the cauliflower into steaks and make an incredible Cauliflower Piccata. You can even make a pizza crust out of cauliflower. See? Cauliflower doesn’t seem so boring anymore, does it?
8. PotatoesPotatoes are not just delicious. Add potatoes to for side dishes. They can your burgers like in this be the main ingredient in Moussaka Burger with so many dishes. Whether Béchamel Cheese Sauce you roast them, boil them, and this Spicy Potato bake them, mash them, or Cauliflower Burger. Don’t fry them, potatoes are forget potatoes when it always a favorite. Start comes to dessert – that’s your meal with a Creamy right. You will be blown Potato and Cauliflower away by this Chocolate Soup. Potato Samosas Potato Cake.with CoconutMint Chutney are spicy and
9. BeetsBeets are nature’s then treat them to candy. They are sweet Roasted Beet Burgers and delicious and with CuminScented perfect for salads, but Ketchup. Finish the they have another side meal with Beetroot to them. Beets are also Chocolate Frosted earthy and work well in Cupcakes.savory dishes especially when roasted as in this Sesame Roasted Beets and Greens Dish. Amaze your guests with a beautiful platter of Beet Carpaccio and
10. NutsOk, technically, nuts Comeback Sauce.are not vegetables but As you can see, when they can be used to make it comes to replacing meat vegan cheese and to in your meals, your replace meat in your options are practically cooking. Nuts can be limitless. Stop thinking of incredibly “meaty” and can vegetables as side dishes make a hearty and rich and move them to the “meat” loaf for dinner. Nuts front of your plate. With all are often added to vegan the hearty, “meaty” recipes burgers for added you can create, there is no “meatiness.” Try these way you will miss the Kidney Bean –Walnut meat.Burgers with Mississippi
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TahiniLemon Quinoa with Asparagus Ribbons Ingredients Yields: 4 servings 1 15oz can chickpeas, rinsed Zest and juice of 1 lemon Kosher salt Pepper 1 c. quinoa 1/2 c. tahini 1/4 c. fresh lime juice 1 tbsp. honey 1 c. packed fresh mint leaves 1 lb. thick asparagus 1/4 c. shelled pistachios, choppedDirectionsTotal Time: 0:45In bowl, combine chickpeas, lemon zest, lemon juice and pinch each salt and pepper. Let sit 20 minutes or refrigerate overnight, then drain.Meanwhile, cook quinoa per package directions and season with pinch salt. In blender, puree tahini, lime juice, honey, mint, 1/2 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth, adding additional water if needed; set aside.With vegetable peeler, shave asparagus into ribbons, peeling from woody end toward tip. In bowl, combine cooked quinoa, asparagus ribbons and marinated chickpeas. Sprinkle with pistachios and drizzle with tahini dressing.
Vegan Mug Cake with Pineapple and MintIngredients2 slices fresh pineapple1 ripe banana2 tablespoons cream of coconu1 tablespoon rolled oats1 tablespoon quickcooking oats1/4 teaspoon baking powder3 leaves fresh mint 1 teaspoon chia seeds 1 teaspoon poppy seedsDirections Combine pineapple, banana, cream of coconut, rolled oats, quickcooking oats, baking powder, mint, chia seeds, and poppy seeds in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour into 2 mugs. Microwave at the highest setting until mug cakes have set and risen well, about 3 minutes. Allow to cool a few minutes before serving.
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