Giving up meat and becoming vegan is not something easy to do. No matter how confident you (think you) are, you will see that if you are used to eating meat,
you probably love it too much – more than you even realize. The world is used to eating meat at least once per day every day, which is why our bodies get used
to it. Becoming a vegetarian or vegan, therefore, causes some serious initial meat cravings which is something you will have to learn to live with. Or, try replacing
meat with a few alternatives. Wait, are there any vegan meat alternatives out there?
Yes! Lets show you our list of the best options for meat alternatives
Unless you are living under a rock, there is no chance you haven’t heard about tofu as the ultimate substitute for meats like chicken, beef, pork and even seafood
recipes. Made from soybeans, tofu is high in protein and calcium which also makes it the perfect choice for weight loss and building muscle mass. Although it is a
food that is getting a bad rap about its tasteless and spongy feel, if you know how to season it right you can create a delicious and nutritious meal full of flavor!
2. Seitan
If you think you are addicted to the meat-like texture of meat, seitan is for you. In a nutshell, it is a processed wheat gluten and a great source of protein. The best
thing is that it is chewy, dense and can be flavored with a taste very similar to chicken, beef or pork. Trust us, you won’t even notice you are chewing wheat.
TVP is just another one of the vegan products that are affordable and easy to use for a meat-like experience. This textured vegetable protein comes in granules or
chunks, which can be perfectly used for cutlets, delicious burgers or even meatloaves. There are tons of recipes with TVP as the main ingredient in vegan meat
alternatives out there.
4. Gluten-Free Vegan Meat
If you are a gluten-free vegan, you should ditch all of the gluten based vegan meat alternatives such as seitan. However, the good news is, you can still treat
yourself to a gluten-free meat substitute which is known as V-Chicken, V-Turkey or V-Sausage. The main catch behind the V-named meats is the vegetarian
approach. For that, these vegan meats are known as the ultimate gluten-free version of seitan and can be flavored multiple ways for versatility.
5. Jackfruit
Although it’s a fruit, its texture will remind you of meat. And if you want it to be even chewier, just roast the jackfruit on a baking sheet for 15 minutes and it will
have the best texture for throwing it in between two buns.
No matter how much you think you are addicted to meat, these vegan alternatives will prove you wrong. So, ready to use them in your next recipe?
