Get delicious meat-free ideas to replace chicken, beef, pork and fish and eat more plants.
These plant-based foods will help you skip the meat and still enjoy delicious meals that are hearty and satisfying.
Pictured recipe:EatingWell’s Eggplant Parmesan
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Eggplant
Eggplant offers a meaty texture and an earthy, savory (umami) flavor.
Try out this recipe forStuffed Eggplant.
Pictured recipe:Sweet Potato Hash Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms
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Pictured recipe:Soy-Lime Roasted Tofu
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Plus, a 3-ounce serving of tofu packs in 9 grams of protein.
Pictured recipe: Vegan Chicken Nuggets
4. you might buy seitan where you find tofu in most large grocery stores.
Pictured recipe:Slow-Cooker Creamy Lentil Soup Freezer Pack
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Lentils
These legumes are surprisingly high in protein, with 9 grams per 1/2 cup (cooked).
you’re able to buy them dried or canned.
Pictured recipe:Black Bean Tacos
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Beans
Similar to lentils, beans are a good swap for beef in many recipes.
Top your salad with beans or use them inVegetarian Chilior in place of meat in tacos andVegetarian Taco Salad.
Tempeh is great grilled, or try it pan-fried in ourSesame-Honey Tempeh & Quinoa Bowl.
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Caulifower replaces the chicken in theseSriracha-Buffalo Cauliflower Bitesand makes a healthy choice for “meatballs.”
