Meat Substitutes
If you are planning to go veggie, meat substitutes make a good option, as they have a similar texture and are usually low in fat Here is a list of 3 thing I find make good meat substitutes.
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Yummy Non-soy Meat Substitute
If you are looking for a quality non-soy meat substitute, I highly recommend Quorn brand chicken products, especially the tenders and grillers (which are like chicken breasts). They are non-soy
Different ways to substitute eggs
to substitute eggs according to United Poultry Concerns, Inc.
2 Tbsp. mashed banana or apricot + 1/2 tsp... of these substitutions!
Soda substitute
Are you a soda-holic? I was. Diet coke was my thing. Then, I switch to a healthier alternative...flavored water. Safeway sells flavored sparkling waters. I've tried other brands, and I don't like ...
Apple Coleslaw
fat mayo, 2T rice wine vinegar, 1T Dijon mustard, 2tsp sugar (or sugar substitute) ¼ tsp salt. The slaw is 2 green apples chopped, 1T rice wine vinegar, 1C shredded carrots, ½ c diced green onions and 2
A Tuscan-Inspired Farro Salad
and soups. It's high in fiber, magnesium, and vitamins, and it's a great substitute for pasta, rice... as substitutes. I've found farro at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and some local markets.
My favorite farro
Salad Ideas
a good source of protein, and lay off the dressing. A squeeze of lemon or a dash of balsamic vinegar is often plenty for a salad already full of flavor. A scoop of cottage cheese can substitute for creamy
Grilling Eggplants
for 8-10 minutes and rinse and dry them. Mix up ¼ cup each of balsamic vinegar and dry red wine. Stir in 1T brown sugar. Put your eggplant on the grill and use the vinegar mixture to baste the slices
Unique TVP recipe
aminoes (or substitute 1 Tbsp soy sauce)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 small can tomato paste
1/3 cup red wine (I've made it with white wine, too, when I didn't have
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1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
