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Vegan-Friendly substitutes for all your
Holiday Recipes
Meat
Tofu ( firm or extra firm ): One of the most common substitutes for meat . It has a light , fluffy texture . Half a cup packs 10 grams of protein , about half the quantity of protein in the same amount of chicken . Seitan : Made from wheat gluten , seitan has almost as much protein and less fat than the same amount of ground beef . Even though seitan doesn ’ t pick up flavors as well as tofu , the texture is more meat-like . Textured Vegetable Protein ( TVP ): TVP doesn ’ t exactly sound appealing : It ’ s basically defatted
14 | Holiday EXTRAs 2020 soy flour ( meaning the oils were removed during processing ) that comes in the form of granules . TVP is quite tasty and nutritious . It ’ s not only a good source of protein , but it ’ s also rich in fiber , a key nutrient for digestive health . Tempeh : Tempeh is made from whole soybeans , meaning it has a pretty bumpy texture . The meat substitute is packed with protein , fiber , and all sorts of antioxidants . Chickpeas : Also known as Garbanzo beans , are rich in protein and folate , important for red blood cell production and proper brain function .
Cheese
Nutritional Yeast : Another substitute that ’ s way more appetizing than it sounds , it is a good source of protein and vitamin B12 . Plus it ’ s a good option for those watching their blood pressure , with about 9 mg of sodium per ounce . Soy Cheese : It melts , spreads and tastes like the real thing — without all the saturated fat ! Use soy cheese in all traditional cheese dishes , like fancy fondue .