So I've had a lot if success helping my wife eat more vegan meals so i come to you for any recommendations. Would be nice if they arent super expensive but I will accept all recommendations, thank you comrades!!

  • grisbajskulor [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    Do you stay away from cheese/meat replacements for nutritional reasons? I'm not always super imaginative so I often just go for fake ground beef.

    • DirtbagVegan [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      I try to stay mostly whole foods as a matter of health, so that definitely is part of it, but they're also just pricier than vegetables and grains. I also have been working on minimizing waste where possible, so packaged, heavily processed foods don't fit the bill very well.

      I do like them, of course, but they're "sometimes foods."

      If you find yourself falling back on ground beef subs for creativity reasons, a good healthier option is a quick cooking lentil like a red lentil cooked in veggie broth and add some soy sauce. Sauteed mushrooms are also really good for sort of meaty umami flavor profiles.

      • grisbajskulor [he/him]
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        4 years ago

        Funny you mention that, this past week I've used mushrooms and lentils more than ever. Thanks for the tips!