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- Tofu, Tempeh, Seitan, and PVT
Tofu
You may think that tofu or tempeh are not vegetables, but they are plant-based and made from soy. The PVT or texturized vegetable protein is also made from soybeans. The ceitán is made of wheat gluten. The meat in any recipe can be replaced by one of these herbal choices. Tofu serves as a perfect substitute for chicken, if you like you can prepare it as crunchy tofu nuggets, Moroccan chops in a lemon-lime sauce, or chopped up for Chinese food, in dishes such as Kung Pao tofu. The tempeh is wonderful for fish dishes as it has a flaky texture. Try it on your imitations of "Crab" cakes or make imitations of "fish" fillets with it. It can also be ground to replace the ground meat in meatballs or tacos. PVT comes in all shapes and sizes and can replace any meat, including ground beef. Try it on a salad with blueberries and pistachios or on meatless tacos. The seitan can be flavored to have exactly the same flavor as beef or pork. You will not believe the delight you can have with a plate of grilled seitan or a thick, juicy seitan fillet in Beurre Blanc sauce.
- Mushrooms
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When you want that meaty flavor, that umami, the mushrooms are the way to go. Its flavor is rich, earthy and meaty, especially the mushrooms Cremini or Portobello. They are healthy and filling and can replace meat in any recipe. My favorite way to eat mushrooms is to sauté them in vegan butter and add thyme, black pepper and balsamic vinegar. Then I serve them with polenta, unless I stack them in a crusty roll to make a French Dip sandwich. Try to prepare a mushroom stroganoff or a vegetarian hamburger. Impress your guests with Mushrooms stuffed with walnuts and a paschaline from Portobello.
- Jaca
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If you have not tried the jackfruit yet, you need to get out and get some. Technically, the jackfruit is a fruit, but incredibly, it can replace the meat in salty dishes. You can buy it whole or already canned. La Jaca has a very sweet sweet taste, so you can use it to cook a delicious and filling cheese sandwich. The jackfruit is perfect for BBQ sandwiches, sautéed, or any dish that uses beef, chicken, or pork.
- Eggplant
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When someone becomes a vegetarian, eggplant is probably the first vegetable to come to mind, but you can do much more with it than just a parmigiana. The eggplant has a meaty, rich flavor and is very versatile. If you think you are not a fan of eggplant, try on eggplant burgers and change your mind. Other delicious ways to eat eggplant include aubergine dumplings stuffed with mozzarella, crispy fried eggplants with Marinara Sauce and aubergine noodles in spirals.
- Lentils
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Lentils have always been a meat substitute since the beginning of veganism. Lentils are plentiful and can replace ground beef easily. They come in a variety of colors like green, red, brown and black. They cook quickly, are inexpensive and a small amount takes you a long way. Must-taste recipes include red lentil burgers with pesto, lentil dumplings, double lentil tacos and lentil stew.
- Beans and Legumes
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The beans and legumes are amazing. They are cheap, healthy, plentiful and there are many to choose from: black beans, red kidney beans, pinto beans, adzuki beans, chickpeas and black eye peas, to name just a few. Beans are used to make hearty soups, casseroles and chilies. How about a white bean soup and a cabbage or a source of beans inspired by tamales? Beans and legumes can replace the meat to cook some incredible hamburgers Hoisin with Beans N
M7. Cauliflower
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Right now I bet you're thinking, "How can cauliflower replace meat? It's so soft and white. "Well, it can. When you season it and cook it well, cauliflower can be the star of any dish. I like to use the cauliflower to substitute the chicken in Asian dishes like Cauliflower to the Manchuria and even wings of chicken. You can cut the cauliflower into fillets and create an amazing Piccata. You can even make a cauliflower pizza dough. You see? Cauliflower does not look so boring now, does it?
- Popes
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Potatoes are not just for garnishes. They can be the main ingredient in many dishes. Whether roasted, boiled, baked, mashed, or fried, potatoes are always a favorite. Start your meal with a cream of potatoes and cauliflower soup. The potato samosas with coconut-mint chatni are spicy and delicious. Add potatoes to your hamburgers preparing Musaka burgers with cheese sauce and béchamel. Do not forget the potatoes at dessert time. No, it's not a mistake. You will be very impressed with a chocolate potato cake.
- Beetroot
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Beets are the sweets of nature. They are sweet and delicious and perfect for salads, but they have another more unfamiliar side. Beets are also earthy and work well on salty dishes, especially roasted with sesame and vegetables. Surprise your guests with a beautiful Beetroot Carpaccio dish and then treat them to beet roasted hamburgers with ketchup. Finish the meal with frozen chocolate cupcakes and beets.
- Dry Fruits
Nuts
Okay, technically, nuts are not vegetables, but they can be used to make vegan cheese and to replace the meat in your kitchen. Nuts can be incredibly "fleshy" and can be used to make a "meat" cake, rich and rich for dinner. Nuts are often added to vegetarian burgers to add "meatiness".
As you can see, when it comes to replacing the meat in your meals, the choices are virtually unlimited. Stop thinking of vegetables as side dishes and move them to the front of your plate. With all the hearty recipes you can create, there's no way you'll miss meat.
Excellent substitutions. Not a fan of beetroot, but still eat it from time to time.
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