Different Types of Animal Product Substitutes
It is now widely accepted that a plant-based diet offers numerous benefits compared to a diet focused on animal products. Are you looking for an equally delicious replacement for animal protein in your meal? At Nature’s Soy, we provide you with great plant-based options to substitute into your daily meal. It is a widely known fact that soy provides an excellent source of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals — without the cholesterol and saturated fat found in meat. Today we are sharing three animal product substitutes with you in our April Blog.
1.Seitan
Seitan is made of gluten, the protein found in wheat after all the dough particles have been removed. It is a popular meat substitute for vegetarians and vegan. The texture of seitan resembles meat quite well as it offers a chewy texture that works well in sandwiches, stir-fries, salads and more. Nature’s Soy Seitan only contains 4g of carbohydrate, but contains 13g of protein per serving. In today’s blog we are sharing a recipe using “Beef” Seitan: Beef Seitan with Green Pepper.
INGREDIENTS
1 package of Nature’s Soy Beef Seitan
1 Green Pepper, chopped into slices
4 cloves of garlic, minced
Ginger as needed, minced
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil or as needed
Seasoning
1/2 Teaspoon sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Corn Starch
1 Teaspoon Vegan Oyster Sause
1 Teaspoon Soy Sauce
1/2 Teaspoon Dark Soy Sauce
STEPS
1.Mix the seasonings listed above with the Beef Seitan and season it for 15 minutes.
2.Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, stir for 30 seconds. When it turns brown, add seasoned seitan into the skillet. Stir fry until the seitan becomes softer.
3.Add the sliced green pepper, stir for another 2 minutes.
4.Place in a bowl and enjoy your delicious “Beef” with Green Pepper. Pair with rice for a complete meal!
2.Pressed Tofu
Nature’s Soy Five Spice Flavored Tofu is made from Extra Firm Tofu and follows a traditional production process. It is pre-seasoned and will make your meal preparation process much easier. There are two large pieces of tofu inside one package. Often, people will slice it and stir- fry it with vegetables. In our blog today, we are sharing following recipe - Five Spice Flavored Tofu with Celery. This is a healthy recipe for your lunch or dinner. Ready in just 5 minutes! Let’s get started!
INGREDIENTS
1 package of Nature’s Soy Five Spice Flavored Tofu, slice it as desired
1/2 bunch of Celery, chopped in thinner stripes
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil or as needed
1/2 Teaspoon sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Soy Sauce
STEPS
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds. When it turns brown, add the celery, and cook for 2 minutes.
Add sliced Five Spice tofu and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add sugar, salt, and soy sauce before adding it to a plate.
Place in a plate and enjoy your delicious Five Spice Tofu with Celery.
3. Soymilk
Lactose is the sugar found in milk. Some people have a condition called lactose intolerance and experience stomach trouble. You can prevent these symptoms by choosing plant-based protein instead. Soymilk is a great option for those who are lactose intolerant. At Nature’s Soy, we have 6 flavors of soymilk for you to choose: Unsweetened, Sweetened, Reduced Sugar High Fiber, Matcha, Black Sesame and Black Tea flavors.
We hope you enjoyed those quick recipes on using Nature’s Soy products to replace meat in your meal. To learn more about Nature’s Soy products, please visit Our Products page on our website. To keep up with Nature’s Soy, follow us on Facebook & Instagram!
