TOP 10 VEGAN MUST HAVES: Meat Substitutes
- wannabevegans
- Sep 2, 2016
- 2 min read
As a wannabe vegan, I have learned that one of my greatest ally are meat alternatives. For starters, disregarding the idea that these great food exist in the aisle of almost every grocery store near you, can make your trip to Veganville a lot more slower and challenging. So why not move forward and pace yourself towards these 10 great vegetarian (and vegan) meat alternatives, you sure will love.
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Low Fat
Offers a variety of meat substitutes such as Chicken strips, Ground-Beef, Pork Bites, Shredded Beef Strips, Burgers
Why not try: Veggie Burger + Homemade Fries
Vegan, Gluten Free, Low Fat
Delicious and Sustainable varieties such as Portebello Mushroom, Chicpea Sweet Potato, Sprouted Quinoa Chia, Fallafel
Check out: Sol Sheppard's Pie
Vegetarian. Vegan, Low fat
Types: Silk, Medium Firm, Firm, Extra Firm
Organic, NON GMO
Where to buy: Most Grocery Stores near you
Walmart, Longos, Sobeys, Metro, Whole Foods etc.
Why not try: Crispy Tofu & Green Bean Basil Penne
Vegetarian, Vegan, Low Calories
Vegetarian Protein made in Chunks, Strips,and Shredded Style
Types: Pork, Beef Substitute
Where to buy: West Indian Supermarkets, Asian supermarkets, International Retailers
Check out: Yummy Tummy Soya Protein Prep
5. Portobello Mushroom
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Calories, Plant-Based
Organic, NON GMO
Portobello mushrooms has taken the world by storm replacing meat with its juicy and tender texture. It can be made grilled, stir-fry, into-burger, sandwiches and other meat substitute of choice.
Check out: Foodie Crush's Portobello Mushroom Burger
6. Young Green Jackfruit
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Low fat, Low calories
Jackfruit is the new vegan pork! Yes you've heard it right, Meat lovers and vegetarians everywhere are drooling over the tenderized taste of sweet jackfruit between two crisp buns. Yummm
Where to buy: Asian Supermarkets, International Grocery Stores
Purchase: Canned Young Green Jackfruit in Water
Why not try: Smoked BBQ Pulled "Fruit"
7. Chickpea Beans
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Low fat, Low calories,
A legume made to be versatile. Chickpeas are very high in fiber and protein, it can be easily added to
pastas, soups, salads, rice dishes and sandwiches.
Where to buy: At any grocery stores near you including
Walmart, Longos, Sobeys, Metro, Whole Foods, Loblaws etc.
Purchase: Canned Chickpeas or Dry Chickpeas
Check out: Greatist's Baked Chickpea Burger
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Low fat, Low calories
Soy Product
Where to buy: At any grocery stores near you including
Walmart, Longos, Sobeys, Metro, Whole Foods, Loblaws etc.
Check out: Tempeh Bacon from Simple Vegan
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Low fat, Low calories
Meal Variety: Seafood Substitute, Lobster, Crab, Fish, Shrimps
Check out: Lazy Vegan Friday Vegan Toona
http://sophieskitchen.net/html/index.html
10. Ackee
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Calories, Plant-based
Ackee is a native plant to Jamaica and Africa and is used in many traditional cuisines such as Ackee and Saltfish, Jamaica's National Dish, sauteed ackee with mixed vegetables, and scrambled ackee (egg subs) with sweet peppers.
Meal Variety: Egg Substitute, Breakfast, Brunch
Where to buy: West Indian Supermarkets, Asian Grocery Stores
Check out: HS Vegan Ackee
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