{"id":5924,"date":"2018-01-17T19:12:43","date_gmt":"2018-01-17T19:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boredmom.com\/?p=5924"},"modified":"2018-02-06T23:08:28","modified_gmt":"2018-02-06T23:08:28","slug":"tasty-vegan-protein-swaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.boredmom.com\/?p=5924","title":{"rendered":"Tasty vegan protein swaps"},"content":{"rendered":"

Switching to a vegan diet isn\u2019t easy\u2014especially when you\u2019ve been used to the taste of protein-rich and flavorful meats. Not to worry; you can have your meat substitute and eat it too. Try these vegan protein trades to quell meat, egg and dairy cravings.<\/p>\n

Want chicken?<\/h3>\n

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\u00a0Try tofu!<\/h3>\n
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Soybean-based tofu, popular in East Asian cuisines, is high in protein, iron, magnesium, and calcium. Like chicken, tofu readily absorbs the flavors it\u2019s cooked with, so toss tofu cubes into curries, marinate slices in barbecue sauce or simply bake it with cumin and roll into a wrap. Look for USDA Organic tofu to avoid GMOs.<\/p>\n

Want mozzarella?<\/h3>\n
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\u00a0\u00a0Try avocado!<\/h3>\n

Can\u2019t fathom giving up Caprese salad? Creamy, fatty and velvety slices of avocado make an ideal substitute for fresh mozzarella. Plus, avocado works beautifully with fresh tomato, basil and a drizzle of fruity extra-virgin olive oil. Avocados contain fewer calories and less saturated fat than mozzarella, too.<\/p>\n

Want beef?<\/h3>\n
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\u00a0\u00a0Try seitan!<\/h3>\n

Although it\u2019s a no-no for those with celiac disease (seitan is made from vital wheat gluten), seitan features a \u201cmeaty\u201d taste and texture\u2014especially when roasted or braised with savory vegetables like celery, carrots, onions and garlic. Bonus: 1 ounce of seitan dishes up 21 grams of protein! Up the meatiness factor by cooking seitan with a dash of salty liquid aminos.<\/p>\n

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Want eggs?<\/h3>\n
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\u00a0\u00a0Try quinoa!<\/h3>\n

We know, quinoa doesn\u2019t really taste like eggs. But it\u2019s a quick-cooking grain that shares eggs\u2019 high protein\u20141 cup cooked quinoa contains 8 grams of protein; 1 large egg contains 7 of grams protein. Plus, like a hard-boiled egg, quinoa is easily incorporated into dishes of all ilk. Cook a few extra cups of quinoa on Sunday, and stir into salads, stews and burritos throughout the week.<\/p>\n

Reposted with permission from the New Hope Blogger Network – Via Delicious Living\u00a0 |\u00a0<\/a>Jenna Blumenfeld<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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