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My Go-To Meat Replacements as a Vegetarian of 14 years
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items I’ve been a vegetarian for a longggg time and although there’s so much out there now it was not always like this. These are my tried and true meat swaps that I love and the ones that I do not. Always remember these are not “healthy swaps” they’re jus...
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THE BEST FAKE CHICKEN!! Literally live off this stuff and it is meat-eater approved!
Vegan Chicken Nuggets | MorningStar Farms® Chik'n
When they came out with this I literally teared up lol As a vegetarian steak was the ONE thing I missed the most. The texture on this is so good and it’s sooo easy to make! (Pop it in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes)
Beyond Steak | Vegan Steak | Plant Based Steak - Beyond Meat
These are the best burgers that aren’t “black bean”. Plus you can get a big pack that lasts a long time. They are a bit pricy but they can be used as burgers or chopped up for “ground meat”
Impossible Foods
LISTEN! I am not a fan of most Tofurkey products but this specific flavor of their deli slices is my go to especially for lunches. It is so nice to have a good savory sandwich!
Plant-Based Smoked Ham Deli Slices - Tofurky
These have been a new discovery but I really like them! They’re really convenient (just microwave) and the sauce is actually really good!
Organic Vegan Tofu Vegetable Dumplings - Nasoya
For breakfast these are the best! The lie sausage links honestly suck and are a very weird texture lol but I eat these on their own or on a brekki sandwich
Beyond Breakfast Sausage
These bad boys pack a protein punch! I don’t get them often but again they’re a good sub to add to a dish (a little weird on their own).
Plant-Based Kielbasa Sausage - Tofurky
I know.. tofu is such a basic rec. BUT it is the best protein/calorie ratio. It took me YEARS to figure out how to cook it (super thin slices in the air fryer). It’s a good option on a budget tbh
Extra Firm Tofu - Nasoya
I like these a lot better than the Beyond meatballs (those ones give me a stomach ache).
Impossible™ Homestyle Meatballs Meat From Plants
These Were Gross
TRASH. Their chicken has nothing on morning star.
Vegetarian Meatless Chicken Nuggets - Quorn
DO NOT BUY THIS!! It is so exspensive and soooo gross.
Plant-Based Ham Roast with Amber Ale Glaze - Tofurky
Don’t do it. Nothing will taste like a hot dog. These made me physically gag lol
MorningStar Farms® Veggie Dogs
These Are Ok
This is mid. It’s ok if you add it to a wrap or sandwich but on its own it is pretty gross and tastes so fake.
MorningStar Farms® Bacon Strips
Ok these are not bad but I think they’re not worth the money. You do what you want just my opinion.
Impossible Foods