Meat substitutes

[Guest guest]

Hello!

 

A few thoughts on meat substitutes:

 

Lightlife's products are excellent - the Gimme Lean hamburger substitute is

great. Smart Ground is another hamburger substitute that is also tasty, and

very quick to use in recipes as it is already " cooked " . however, the Gimme

Lean Sausage version has way too much sage seasoning , in my opinion.

 

If any one has a good sausage substitute, it would be much appreciated.

 

Morningstar's veggie Chicken products, both patties and nuggets, are SO

close to the original, I can pass them off to picky children who never even

suspect.

 

TVP comes in many varities, and some of the " chicken " flavored granules are

good. you just have to experiment.

 

good luck@

kathleen

[Guest guest]

you may also want to try to add some meatless bacon bits to what you are

cooking for flavor, i use them to get that smokey, hickory pork taste.

-

<robinhood42

 

Sunday, October 01, 2000 5:45 PM

Meat substitutes

 

 

> Yeah, I'll pass on the heavy spice taste. I've read a lot about people

> using the TVP stuff but I just haven't gotten my feet wet yet. I think

> it sounds like it would be a good beef substitute but I think I'll try

> the Boca sausage stuff. I really need a sausage substitute. I like it

> more than beef, the beef I can do without, for the most part. Thanks so

> much for your suggestions! I'm determined to become veggie because I

> love animals so much. I wished I had been raised that way & then I

> wouldn't have to be going through the grief I am now. Sigh. Vicki

>

> Message: 2

> Sat, 30 Sep 2000 19:51:18 -0400

> " aphrodite " <aphrodite

> Re: Recipe-sort of

>

> morning star farms makes a good sausage crumbles, but it is a bit heavy

> on

> the caraway. i have heard good things about boca burger sausage

> crumbles

> too, but haven't tried myself. both are about $2.50-$3.00 a bag, which

> is

> several servings. i like to use TVP, textured veggie protien as a meat

> sub.

> you can find it at most health food stores. it comes in the bulk

> setion, or

> in bags by the rices and all the boxed mixes. it is an awesome soy

> product

> that is dried and then reconstituted. i take one cup of boiling liquid

> (i

> usually use tomato stock, veg stock, or a can of non-beef broth or

> non-chicken broth--about $1.00 a can), and pour it over 7/8 cup of TVP.

> stir and let it sit about 10 minutes, and then you can use. or you can

> soak

> it overnight. i like to do the quick method and then season it with

> spices

> or spice mixes(taco, ect) and use it in chili or anywhere else you would

>

> find beef or sausage.

> good luck!

> -

> <robinhood42

>

> Saturday, September 30, 2000 9:29 AM

> Recipe-sort of

>

>

> > I haven't posted much mainly because I don't cook that much even

> though

> > I like to. I'm trying to go veggie & have been having a huge problem

> > finding a substitute for Hillshire Farm's sausage. I tried the

> Lightlife

> > Gimme Lean & it was so heavily spiced, it was gross. I like theirs

> > because it's mild. I also don't want to spend $6 for something. I do

> > really like the Gimme Lean ground beef substitute & I 'm really happy

> to

> > find that after trying so many & hating them. I'm not a big beef eater

>

> > anyway but I do like meatloaf & meatballs & I tried some patties with

> it

> > & they were great. So if anyone has a suggestion for the sausage,

> please

> > let me know.

> > So the recipe is using the Gimme Lean beef sub. & it comes in a roll

> > like breakfast sausage. I have a meatloaf recipe but just mixed the

> > ingredients, made patties & sauteed them in a skillet. The ingredients

>

> > are simple & it doesn't sound exciting, but I really like it:

> >

> > Cheeseburger Meatloaf

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another good protein source (meat substitute, I guess) for stir-fries,

stews and casseroles is seiton. I particularly like it for Thai, Laotian

and Chinese cooking.

 

We also use tempe a lot for sandwiches, in cold salads and in some warm

couscous dishes.

 

I've seen a sausage substitute by the same folks who make the bacon

substute (striples) but have never tried them. We've been veggie so long

that I don't miss meat and don't tend to buy these sort of meat substitute

products, but have used the striples a few times and thought they were

pretty good, so their sausage might be okday too (red and white box).

 

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Nope! But I'll give them a try. Thanks! Vicki

 

Message: 13

Mon, 2 Oct 2000 23:47:29 EDT

jeanninect

Re: Meat subs.

 

Ever try the lightlife Lean Italian Links? They are great. Red, green

and

white (Italian flag) package.

 

Jeannine

 

 

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i just made a fantastic vegan pizza with these last night!!! i crumbled half a package into a pan with a little oil, and fried it up with a can of sliced mushrooms...put it on my pizza dough (with muir glenn spaghetti sauce), pressed it into the dough, then added one head of roasted garlic over the top, baked for 20 minutes, and it was fantastic, and held together great!!!! yum!!!!

 

-cherrie

 

 

 

Ever try the lightlife Lean Italian Links? They are great. Red, greenandwhite (Italian flag) package.Jeannine

[Guest guest]

Caryl, I’ve used beefNOT products

for years. I didn’t tell anyone at the church chili cook-off that

mine was me@tless until AFTER it won a prize.<g> This morning I

made a Lentil Casserole from a mix that I also ordered from Dixie Diner. Every

time I make a me@tNOT order, I try one or two of their other products. This

was a Legumes Plus brand mix and very good.

 

 

Last

summer while at the Amana Colonies, I picked up a package of

something

called Beef NOT! and Chicken NOT! They are dehydrated soy

based meat

substitutes.

 

The website

is www.dixiediner.com

 

 

[Guest guest]

, " Liz Buchanan " <lizbuchanan@c...> wrote:

This morning I made a Lentil Casserole from a mix that I also

> ordered from Dixie Diner. Every time I make a me@tNOT order, I try

one

> or two of their other products. This was a Legumes Plus brand mix

and

> very good.

 

Do their legume mixes have meat substitutes in them also, or is it

just the legumes? I love legumes and will try just about any brand

of mix, but I cannot STAND imitation meat. It's way too realistic

for me to even bring near my mouth.

 

Sarah

[Guest guest]

Hi Sarah,

The casserole I made this morning had

lentils and wild rice plus a seasoning packet. No “pretend me@t.”

I ordered 2 other mixes that I haven’t tried yet. The boxes list “lentils,

onion, basil, salt, garlic, and oregano” in the Lentil Salad mix, and “lentils,

beans, brown rice, onion, celery salt, cumin, garlic, paprika, parsley and

cayenne” in the Lentil Soup mix. All 3 mixes mentioned above are by

Legumes Plus.

 

 

Do

their legume mixes have meat substitutes in them also, or is it

just the legumes? I love legumes and will

try just about any brand

of mix, but I cannot STAND imitation meat.

It's way too realistic

for me to even bring near my mouth.

 

[Guest guest]

Interesting...I'll have to try this. Seems lentils are quite popular

with vegetarians. Any particular reason why they are so popular vs.

pinto, kidney, great northern, etc.

 

, <nita@c...> wrote:

>

> Most of the time, I use brown/green lentils in place of meat in

sauces or spaghetti. They add a little texture and some protein

without being expensive or hard to cook.

>

> ~Nita

[Guest guest]

Yeah, I'd like to know that as well. As I'm not a big

fan of lentils...But love other beans (particularly

pinto and kidney).

Warmly,

Allison

 

 

--- " neutralparty <dennisfan "

<dennisfan wrote:

> Interesting...I'll have to try this. Seems lentils

> are quite popular

> with vegetarians. Any particular reason why they

> are so popular vs.

> pinto, kidney, great northern, etc.

>

> , <nita@c...>

> wrote:

> >

> > Most of the time, I use brown/green lentils in

> place of meat in

> sauces or spaghetti. They add a little texture and

> some protein

> without being expensive or hard to cook.

> >

> > ~Nita

>

>

 

 

 

 

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quite simply, they don't need soaking.

 

kate

 

:

: neutralparty <dennisfan [dennisfan]

: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:53 PM

:

: Re: Meat Substitutes

:

:

: Interesting...I'll have to try this. Seems lentils are quite popular

: with vegetarians. Any particular reason why they are so popular vs.

: pinto, kidney, great northern, etc.

:

: , <nita@c...> wrote:

: >

: > Most of the time, I use brown/green lentils in place of meat in

: sauces or spaghetti. They add a little texture and some protein

: without being expensive or hard to cook.

: >

: > ~Nita

:

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<<<Seems lentils are quite popular with vegetarians. Any particular reason

why they are so popular vs. pinto, kidney, great northern, etc.>>>

 

Partly because they don't require soaking and cook in under 30 minutes, but

also because they are so nutritious and help balance blood sugar. I love

the flavor of them now that I've learned to use them in ways other than

soups (although I love a good homemade lentil soup).

 

For a great sandwich filling, I sometimes cook a cup or so of green lentils

in four cups of water (just simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender),

drain them well, let them cool in the fridge and then add finely diced

celery, onion, red and green pepper, garlic powder and a couple of

tablespoons of mayonnaise (I use Spectrum). It's wonderful on top of

toasted whole wheat bread or crackers. I really like lentils much more when

I experiment and don't just use them in traditional ways.

 

Check out http://www.whfoods.com or for lentil information specifically,

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice & dbid=52

 

~Nita

[Guest guest]

I just know why I like lentils.

It is b/c they cook up so fast and do not require as much soaking etc

that

larger beans do to get tender.

You can just rinse off a handful and toss them in a soup or stew and

they

will swell up and soften as it cooks.

 

I still love my beans, too! *lol*

 

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Tue, 14 Jan 2003 21:53:15 -0000

" neutralparty <dennisfan " <dennisfan

Re: Meat Substitutes

 

Interesting...I'll have to try this. Seems lentils are quite popular

with vegetarians. Any particular reason why they are so popular vs.

pinto, kidney, great northern, etc.

[Guest guest]

>Interesting...I'll have to try this. Seems lentils are quite popular

>with vegetarians. Any particular reason why they are so popular vs.

>pinto, kidney, great northern, etc.

>

> , <nita@c...> wrote:

>>

>> Most of the time, I use brown/green lentils in place of meat in

>sauces or spaghetti. They add a little texture and some protein

>without being expensive or hard to cook.

>>

> > ~Nita

 

this *is* a good idea. I think they are popular because they cook so quickly.

 

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, " Nita Crabb "

<nitacrabb@c...> wrote:

> Hi all,

>

> > I just had to share some thoughts and I hope I haven't offended

anyone. ... This is just my own opinion and experience, so others'

may be different.

>

> > ~Nita

 

Nita, a generation has passed since I lived in the States. Something

has changed, and I don't think for the better.

 

Why in the world should anyone be concerned about having offended

someone for offering the benefit of their own experience to them.

 

And why the mealy-mouthed IMO after every sentence on the net? Some

things are matters of opinion. I think purple is prettier than pink

is my opinion. That a person should be more concerned with getting

distilled water in their diet in the form of fresh fruits and

vegetables than be concerned about protein is fact. Why the

ubiquitous apologies and IMO's I see over all the net?

 

Excuse me for sounding like a dinosaur, but I remember Americans as

being people who had opinions and didn't apologize for them all the

time.

 

Doreen

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> Nita, a generation has passed since I lived in the States. Something

> has changed, and I don't think for the better.

>

> Why in the world should anyone be concerned about having offended

> someone for offering the benefit of their own experience to them.

>

> And why the mealy-mouthed IMO after every sentence on the net? Some

> things are matters of opinion. I think purple is prettier than pink

> is my opinion. That a person should be more concerned with getting

> distilled water in their diet in the form of fresh fruits and

> vegetables than be concerned about protein is fact. Why the

> ubiquitous apologies and IMO's I see over all the net?

>

> Excuse me for sounding like a dinosaur, but I remember Americans as

> being people who had opinions and didn't apologize for them all the

> time.

>

> Doreen

[Guest guest]

I'm allergic to wheat, soy and corn, so I can rarely find any meat

substitute products I can eat. I used to be able to eat two versions

of Gardenburgers, but all the stores stopped selling them around

here. The only thing I can find is one rice burger that is nasty

tasting.

 

Maryann

[Guest guest]

Thanks you Judy.

I didn't have a clue about what to eat when I firsy became vegetarian

a few years ago. I used the burgers, hot dogs and nuggets to get me

started until I bought a rice cooker, some decent pots and pans and a

steamer. I learned how to cook from the group. I don't have to rely

on these products as much as I did but they sure make a meal taste

good.

I like some better then others. I ordered a case of fry Chik from

Amazon, I eat the riblets, and various burgers.

I just discovered the Sunshine burgers.

I also make my own burgers from the groups files.

 

Jeff

 

 

, " wwjd " <jtwigg wrote:

>

> Because the ones we use, tastes very good and I've never eaten meat

and never ever will. It gives us more variety in our meals, is

quick to use and seems like it makes a meal more satisfing to us,

though we do have many meals where we don't use any and enjoy those

too. The meat substitutes that we use are not so close to looking

and tasting just like meat so it doesn't bother me at all. Now

looking at and smelling meat cooking makes me gag beyond words. We

like the texture of the Worthington, Loma Linda, Cedar Lake,

Morningstar Farms and Vibrant Life products and all the things we can

make with them. Also for folks like my husband who aren't big bean

eaters, it is a great source of grains and soy protein. They are

healthy and full of good nutrition too.

>

> It is a personal choice, but condeming folks that choose to enjoy

these vegetarian products ongoing in their vegetarian lifestyle, is

not kind, tolerant or appreciative of the companies that make these

healthy choices available to use all. They are a so much healthier

than any meat.

>

> Yours to Enjoy,

> Judy

> -

> Barb

>

> Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:43 PM

> imitation meat

>

>

> This is a question that I was asked and I am going to ask you

also.

>

> If you are supposed to be a vegetarian or vegan why do you eat

> imitation meat?

>

> I very seldome eat it myself, I quit eating meat to become a

vegetarian

> not to substitute it for something else. Once in a while with the

kids

> as they like the meatless chicken burgers and nuggets by Snyders.

>

> Barb, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'm glad you can still eat some of the things you like and keep your

cholesterol under control! It takes a lot of self-control to do that!

 

My dad eats a lot of the same things I do at restaurants, because he is

watching his cholesterol. He loves the meat substitutes I have introduced

him to, especially the hot dogs (Worthington) and the Morningstar Farms

sausage patties.

 

Sometimes I just really want bbq, and it's easier to stick a gardenburger

riblet in the microwave than to cook -- and less objectionable to me than

stopping at the bbq restaurant on the corner (and there is one on every

corner here!)

 

Audrey S.

 

On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 8:44 AM, dad4lad2000 <dad4lad2000 wrote:

 

> The reasons I'm eating vegetarian is because of high chorlestrol

> levels . I still can have fish twice a week and mac and cheese once a

> week. the meats substitutes help me to keep to this diet the doctor

> ordered. I think it probably helps other to stay vegetatian too

> quiting something you have around you all the time and that others eat

> with you makes it hard

>

>

>

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I've NEVER eaten meat and have eaten meat the Worthington/Loma Linda meat

subsitutes all of my life. I LOVE

them and keep a big variety on hand all the time. I don't use them every day,

but they add lots of flavor, variety and make for delicious filling meals. I

sub them in recipes that call for meat. Meat subsitutes don't require all the

precooking that meat does as it comes already cooked and ready to use in

recipes. It makes meal prep time quick.

 

I use the Mckays vegetarian chicken and beef seasoning. It come in a powder

form, in jars. I use them to make broths, gravy, season rice and many things

with. Bill's Best is also another great product similar to Mckays.

 

While I love these meat subsitutes, I am NEVER tempted to eat meat. The look

and smell of meat repulses me. Meat substitues don't have that real fleshy

look and blood. So thankful for that.

 

Judy

[Guest guest]

Trust me we wouldn't have the amount of vegetarians we have today if we didn't

have these wonderful products out there.

It's hard for new vegetarians to adjust sometimes and these products make it

easier.

I use them, not daily, but they sure add a touch to a meal, especially when you

are in a rush.

Donna

[Guest guest]

Having been raised by A Seventh Day Adventist Grandmother, I can attest to the

fact that Vegi-Links used to make corn dogs are the absolute best. I did not eat

a meat based corn dog until I was nearly grown. Yuck. Learned my lesson. You

can't go wrong with the Worthing/Loma Linda products.

 

Carolyn

 

, wwjd <jtwigg wrote:

>

> I've NEVER eaten meat and have eaten meat the Worthington/Loma Linda meat

subsitutes all of my life. I LOVE

> them and keep a big variety on hand all the time. I don't use them every

day, but they add lots of flavor, variety and make for delicious filling meals.

I sub them in recipes that call for meat. Meat subsitutes don't require all the

precooking that meat does as it comes already cooked and ready to use in

recipes. It makes meal prep time quick.

>

> I use the Mckays vegetarian chicken and beef seasoning. It come in a

powder form, in jars. I use them to make broths, gravy, season rice and many

things with. Bill's Best is also another great product similar to Mckays.

>

> While I love these meat subsitutes, I am NEVER tempted to eat meat. The look

and smell of meat repulses me. Meat substitues don't have that real fleshy

look and blood. So thankful for that.

>

> Judy

>