April 22, 2011 By Gretchen. I used to be a vegan in college for about 3 years and it was really difficult to find vegan food that didn’t taste rubbery during my transition. Drain and set aside. Once the sweet potatoes are cool, peel and place in a large bowl. I also love the fishless fillets, they have a very realistic fishy flavor and it actually flakes like real fish. I love the meatless meatballs because they’re such good meatballs, good flavor, good texture, its better than real meatballs actually. They come out of the oven golden and crispy, they’re full of crab flavor which is mixed nicely with peppers and green onions in a very creamy vegan mayonnaise. Most big supermarket chains or natural food stores like Whole Foods Market carry at least a few Gardein products in the freezer aisle. It’s not for the health, well-being or the self-confidence reasons that you may think. Thanks for the recommendations! I hope you have found my review to be helpful, let me know of your own experience with these products with a question or comment down below, thanks for reading. I was recently contacted with a question about Gardein meat substitutes. According to Dr. Linda Shiue, Director of Culinary Medicine at Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco, “Aside from the possibility that eating meatless burgers might help people reduce their consumption of red meat, I don't consider meatless burgers to be a health food per se, as they are a highly processed food.”. Plus Gardein even offers a holiday roast for all your festive gathering needs. Pharmacist-Recommended Drug & Device Brands. They are a great food to eat while watching movies, not good for sharing of course because you’ll want them all by yourself. The protein comes from peas, rice and mung bean. Mostly buying starches, fruits, and vegetables. (Baby steps of course!). Finally, a plant-based burger that looks, cooks, smells, and satisfies like real meat. Which ones would you say taste the best and why? But I do understand that these products being plant-based and using soy for protein they are probably derived from similar ingredients. Here’s a look at the two most popular meatless burgers, Impossible and Beyond Burger. The Vegetable Spiralizer Tool – Coolest Gadget For Low Carbers. So that’s why I was reluctant to try Gardein’s “black bean burger” when I saw it in stock at my grocery store. Transfer the mushrooms to the bowl with the potatoes and set aside. It came out a little bit crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Beefless tips is awesome too, the crab cakes.. man, I like all of them. 4. It also makes for quicker cooking and cleanup. Serve hot with a lightly dressed green salad. This information page is invaluable. These delicious vegetarian soup recipes from registered dietitians also offer plenty of health benefits. The reader (who is currently a meat eater, but trying to eat less) was out at a restaurant called the Yard House and saw that they offered vegetarian meals prepared with Gardein. (Why It’s Stupid To Throw Them Away! well if the orange chicken is your all time favorite then maybe you would like it more than I do. The porkless bites have a chewy meaty texture that soaks up the sauce quite well and is very addictive. Their products are 100% certified vegan and they come up with a vegan version of your favorite comfort foods such as chicken tenders, chicken burgers, battered fish, meatballs, crab cakes, sweet and sour pork… all vegan! So meat taste in a veggie alternative is fine for me. I’ve always wanted to try out these types of food but I’ve always noticed that they are kind of expensive. Does this mean that while you make the transition the packages are not as healthy as the real meats or are they still better for you? Not sure about soy products not being healthy, I know lots of healthy people eating soy, but it’s just one of those things where you just gotta go with your gut I guess, If you cannot find the products you desire the post reads “Alternatively, you can purchase these products online at Amazon, I think you can find pretty much any of their products there.”.