A Veggie and Vegan thread
Discussion
V8covin said:
V8covin said:
I'm a big meat eater but I have high cholestoral so have been looking at replacements with low saturated fat.
Tried Iceland vegan sausages,absolutely revolting,what they were thinking I don't know,1 out of 10.
Next I tried Linda McCartney's,much better,actually look like real bangers a bit.....quite dry but I imagine it's hard to replicate the fat juices without fat.Didn't taste bad either so 6 out of 10.
Found a nicer sausage than LM's,Veggie Kitchen at Farmfoods.Look like a sausage and taste like a sausage.... although still a bit dry so I'll try them fried in a little olive oil next timeTried Iceland vegan sausages,absolutely revolting,what they were thinking I don't know,1 out of 10.
Next I tried Linda McCartney's,much better,actually look like real bangers a bit.....quite dry but I imagine it's hard to replicate the fat juices without fat.Didn't taste bad either so 6 out of 10.
Korean Sweet & Crunchy Tofu
Pretty straightforward from the YouTube vid and would have again - definitely with less gochujang (too spicy), and possibly a little less ketchup (too ketchup-y). Potato starch (from Amazon) really got the tofu crunchy.
Long time since I posted in this thread.
Had a bit of an experiment with Morrison’s new vegan chorizo.
I added complimentary spicing to the potatoes, onions and beans under the sausages and padrons as I didn’t expect the sausages to give out flavour in the same way as meat ones do.
The sausages were pretty tasty though. Would recommend.
Had a bit of an experiment with Morrison’s new vegan chorizo.
I added complimentary spicing to the potatoes, onions and beans under the sausages and padrons as I didn’t expect the sausages to give out flavour in the same way as meat ones do.
The sausages were pretty tasty though. Would recommend.
ZedLeg said:
Long time since I posted in this thread.
Had a bit of an experiment with Morrison’s new vegan chorizo.
I added complimentary spicing to the potatoes, onions and beans under the sausages and padrons as I didn’t expect the sausages to give out flavour in the same way as meat ones do.
The sausages were pretty tasty though. Would recommend.
That looks good. I am looking for something to do with our "chorizo style" sausages, I was thinking some kind of risotto maybe or a paella type dish. Had a bit of an experiment with Morrison’s new vegan chorizo.
I added complimentary spicing to the potatoes, onions and beans under the sausages and padrons as I didn’t expect the sausages to give out flavour in the same way as meat ones do.
The sausages were pretty tasty though. Would recommend.
It was really good altogether.
It was haricot beans, potatoes, baby tomatoes and onions. Couple of cloves of garlic, oregano, paprika and a wee sprinkle of chilli flakes.
Put the sausages and padrons over the top and stuck it in a hot oven for about half an hour.
The beans were the best bit tbh, sat at the bottom soaking up all the juices.
If you were to do a rice dish with them I'd recommend browning the sausages and adding them at the end. They don't cook like meat chorizo and they might go mushy if you cook them in stock
It was haricot beans, potatoes, baby tomatoes and onions. Couple of cloves of garlic, oregano, paprika and a wee sprinkle of chilli flakes.
Put the sausages and padrons over the top and stuck it in a hot oven for about half an hour.
The beans were the best bit tbh, sat at the bottom soaking up all the juices.
If you were to do a rice dish with them I'd recommend browning the sausages and adding them at the end. They don't cook like meat chorizo and they might go mushy if you cook them in stock
ZedLeg said:
Long time since I posted in this thread.
Had a bit of an experiment with Morrison’s new vegan chorizo.
I added complimentary spicing to the potatoes, onions and beans under the sausages and padrons as I didn’t expect the sausages to give out flavour in the same way as meat ones do.
The sausages were pretty tasty though. Would recommend.
Looks good, does the vegan chorizo give a similar smoky spicy flavour to meat versions?Had a bit of an experiment with Morrison’s new vegan chorizo.
I added complimentary spicing to the potatoes, onions and beans under the sausages and padrons as I didn’t expect the sausages to give out flavour in the same way as meat ones do.
The sausages were pretty tasty though. Would recommend.
Wondering if it would be a nice addition to a veggie paella, or sliced up on a pizza as a pepperoni style substitute?
yellowbentines said:
ZedLeg said:
Long time since I posted in this thread.
Had a bit of an experiment with Morrison’s new vegan chorizo.
I added complimentary spicing to the potatoes, onions and beans under the sausages and padrons as I didn’t expect the sausages to give out flavour in the same way as meat ones do.
The sausages were pretty tasty though. Would recommend.
Looks good, does the vegan chorizo give a similar smoky spicy flavour to meat versions?Had a bit of an experiment with Morrison’s new vegan chorizo.
I added complimentary spicing to the potatoes, onions and beans under the sausages and padrons as I didn’t expect the sausages to give out flavour in the same way as meat ones do.
The sausages were pretty tasty though. Would recommend.
Wondering if it would be a nice addition to a veggie paella, or sliced up on a pizza as a pepperoni style substitute?
Found this thread as I am edging towards vegetarianism. Currently I've cut out pork, but am really missing bacon so was wondering if anyone had any good suggestions for a replacement?
There seem to be quite a few alternatives available, but I was hoping someone could recommend based on personal experience.
There seem to be quite a few alternatives available, but I was hoping someone could recommend based on personal experience.
rasto said:
Found this thread as I am edging towards vegetarianism. Currently I've cut out pork, but am really missing bacon so was wondering if anyone had any good suggestions for a replacement?
There seem to be quite a few alternatives available, but I was hoping someone could recommend based on personal experience.
Funny you should ask... For me, "This Isn't Bacon" (Tesco, Waitrose) is the best of the many I've tried. It doesn't repeat like many others, just be careful not to over-fry as it gets a bit hard.There seem to be quite a few alternatives available, but I was hoping someone could recommend based on personal experience.
Sunday brunch BLT with home made bagels - surprisingly easy and v authentic :-)
DDg said:
rasto said:
Found this thread as I am edging towards vegetarianism. Currently I've cut out pork, but am really missing bacon so was wondering if anyone had any good suggestions for a replacement?
There seem to be quite a few alternatives available, but I was hoping someone could recommend based on personal experience.
Funny you should ask... For me, "This Isn't Bacon" (Tesco, Waitrose) is the best of the many I've tried. It doesn't repeat like many others, just be careful not to over-fry as it gets a bit hard.There seem to be quite a few alternatives available, but I was hoping someone could recommend based on personal experience.
Sunday brunch BLT with home made bagels - surprisingly easy and v authentic :-)
Quorn do a pepperoni that’s good thrown on a pizza.
, I will look out for those.
DDg said:
Funny you should ask... For me, "This Isn't Bacon" (Tesco, Waitrose) is the best of the many I've tried. It doesn't repeat like many others, just be careful not to over-fry as it gets a bit hard.
Sunday brunch BLT with home made bagels - surprisingly easy and v authentic :-)
Picked some up in Sainsbury's today, I look forward to my 'not bacon' sandwich with brown sauce Sunday brunch BLT with home made bagels - surprisingly easy and v authentic :-)
rasto said:
DDg said:
Funny you should ask... For me, "This Isn't Bacon" (Tesco, Waitrose) is the best of the many I've tried. It doesn't repeat like many others, just be careful not to over-fry as it gets a bit hard.
Sunday brunch BLT with home made bagels - surprisingly easy and v authentic :-)
Picked some up in Sainsbury's today, I look forward to my 'not bacon' sandwich with brown sauce Sunday brunch BLT with home made bagels - surprisingly easy and v authentic :-)
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