Trying Vegan again this week

Ameriscot said:
Stir fried or lightly steamed veggies are the best. What is your main source of protein now? My husband is the cook in our house and he makes various curries and chilis with lots of veg and with either beans, lentils, tofu, or Quorn. Although you'd have to find the vegan Quorn which is new. Otherwise, Quorn has egg in it so not vegan.
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What is the texture of quorn like Ameriscot? I was reading that it's made of a fungus so is it similar to mushrooms or what? I don't think we can get it in Canada but I'm just curious.
 

Debby said:
What is the texture of quorn like Ameriscot? I was reading that it's made of a fungus so is it similar to mushrooms or what? I don't think we can get it in Canada but I'm just curious.
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It depends on which one you get. In the UK there is a huge variety, not as much in the US. We use Quorn pieces which are cubed like chicken and add it to curry so the flavour of the curry is absorbed. Then there is mince - like ground beef - which is good in chili. Also meatballs for pasta. All resemble meat in looks. I also love the Quorn 'steak pie' and 'chicken pie'. Also like the occasional 'chicken' filet which is nice with potatoes and veggie gravy. The only Quorn items I don't like are their sausages and burgers, although the 'chicken' burgers are good.

Quorn has recently come out with a vegan brand without egg.

http://www.quorn.co.uk/product-range/

A quick search says there is no Quorn in Canada, yet.
 
I know they make it in different forms, but is it similar to firm tofu or soy crumbles or is it like say, a Gardein 'fish' stick? The Gardein products have a texture that is actually a little bit similar to a chicken mcnugget. I think Gardein is made from a combination of soy, wheat and pea protein. I actually love the Gardein products. Wonderful alternative from regular use of lentils or chick peas.
 

Debby said:
I know they make it in different forms, but is it similar to firm tofu or soy crumbles or is it like say, a Gardein 'fish' stick? The Gardein products have a texture that is actually a little bit similar to a chicken mcnugget. I think Gardein is made from a combination of soy, wheat and pea protein. I actually love the Gardein products. Wonderful alternative from regular use of lentils or chick peas.
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It's not like tofu, it's firmer. Some of the products are a bit like a chicken mcnugget might be. I'm not familiar with Gardein but guessing it's similar. And the mince is like the texture of ground beef. It's never like mushrooms although it's made with mycoprotein.
 
Ameriscot said:
Stir fried or lightly steamed veggies are the best. What is your main source of protein now? My husband is the cook in our house and he makes various curries and chilis with lots of veg and with either beans, lentils, tofu, or Quorn. Although you'd have to find the vegan Quorn which is new. Otherwise, Quorn has egg in it so not vegan.
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I got 3 pkgs of extra firm tofu and also some non meat burgers; some are bean burgers. Combining one of those burgers with a slice of wheat bread makes protein, too. I also have some quinoa that I haven't made yet. I am going to look up how to make it on the net. I have lentils, too.

Debby said:
Well here's a little suggestion for you Ruthanne that is primarily health focused and protects your brain function. One walnut (two halves) provides all the omega 3's that you need for the day. As good as flax seed and more convenient because you don't have to grind them up to use. I keep a tub in the fridge and once a day I eat four halves (I love walnuts:)). You could buy just a little bag for medicinal purposes!

As for your mushrooms, I've tried a combination of onion salt with a teeny bit of oregano and pepper and that makes a most interesting flavour combination. You should give it a shot.
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I have oregano and I combine the mushrooms with an onion adding pepper and salt sounds good, too. I may try to get a little bag of walnuts. I might go easy on them because I don't like them that much; I really have a problem with pecans, just can't stop when I eat one. lol
 
Ruthanne said:
I got 3 pkgs of extra firm tofu and also some non meat burgers; some are bean burgers. Combining one of those burgers with a slice of wheat bread makes protein, too. I also have some quinoa that I haven't made yet. I am going to look up how to make it on the net. I have lentils, too.

I have oregano and I combine the mushrooms with an onion adding pepper and salt sounds good, too. I may try to get a little bag of walnuts. I might go easy on them because I don't like them that much; I really have a problem with pecans, just can't stop when I eat one. lol
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Sounds good! I used to make lentil burgers years and years ago and they were good! Messy to make though.
 
Ruthanne said:
Lentil burgers sound yummy, I've never had one, though.
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As I recall I cooked the lentils, let them cool, then smashed them up by hand with bread crumbs and egg (I think) until the right texture. Then fry.

Edit: quick peek online:

http://www.food.com/recipe/vegan-lentil-burgers-224363

Directions

  • Boil lentils in the water with the salt for around 45 minutes. ...
  • Fry the onions and carrot in the oil until soft, it will take about 5 minutes.
  • In a bowl mix the cooked ingredients with the pepper, soy sauce, oats and bread crumbs.
  • While still warm form the mixture into patties, it will make 8-10 burgers.
 
Ameriscot said:
As I recall I cooked the lentils, let them cool, then smashed them up by hand with bread crumbs and egg (I think) until the right texture. Then fry.

Edit: quick peek online:

http://www.food.com/recipe/vegan-lentil-burgers-224363

Directions

  • Boil lentils in the water with the salt for around 45 minutes. ...
  • Fry the onions and carrot in the oil until soft, it will take about 5 minutes.
  • In a bowl mix the cooked ingredients with the pepper, soy sauce, oats and bread crumbs.
  • While still warm form the mixture into patties, it will make 8-10 burgers.
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Thanks, Annie.

I found this site that shows 25 sources of protein for vegans. Many of these I did not know!

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-sources-of-protein/
 
Ruthanne said:
Well, I knew about many of them but did not know they were protein sources; like peas and broccoli and green beans. :)
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No, I wouldn't think of them as high in protein. But actually most people eat too much protein. We don't need as much as we think. Only about 50 grams a day for most women.
 
Ameriscot said:
No, I wouldn't think of them as high in protein. But actually most people eat too much protein. We don't need as much as we think. Only about 50 grams a day for most women.
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You are right but women who are pregnant or athletic may need a little more from what I read.
 
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