Favorite vegan meat & cheese substitutes?

married_eg · January 2010

I have been fairly sick lately with an autoimmune disease. In doing lots of research, I have found that a plant based diet can be extremely helpful in lengthening periods of remission.

I have been experimenting with various substitutes for the past week and so far I like soy yogurt, almond milk & I have found some great cookies. I would love to hear what yummy things you love in the meat and cheese substitute area.

MissyOlivePants · January 2010

I am not a fan of the substitutes. I do use the Lightlife ground veggie & sausage sometimes. Some of the cheeses have caesin in them, so if you're a strict vegan, I don't recommend them. I thought I would really miss cheese, but I've done pretty well.

GRKaters · January 2010

I have no idea if they're vegan, but I love Morningstar Farms black bean burgers and original grillers.

Alisha_A · January 2010

I generally don't like meat/cheese "substitutes" but I have had Field Roast at a local foods dinner and thought it was quite good.

I am not strictly vegan or vegetarian but a lot of my meals are vegan or vegetarian and without any sort of substitute, and I don't feel they are lacking, nor do I do it for any sort of reason. Its just what I've made for dinner, such as a mushroom pasta, mushroom pizza, veggie stir-fry, curry noodles with veggies, etc. (I'm eating seasonally so right now I'm on a mushroom kick before I go on an 'I hate kale' shooting spree lol).

jennyk213 · January 2010

I rarely eat meat substitutes anymore because I find that I feel better when I don't have them. I can't have soy products, which pretty much leaves me with Quorn.

I've been a vegetarian for 15 years now and have never had a cheese substitute. How crazy is that?

anmllwyr · January 2010

I've been a vegetarian for close to 20 years. Quorn products are pretty good (although some have egg whites in them), and Gardein products are great too! Whole Foods sells both brands.

Alirebco · January 2010

I've never had a cheese substitute and the only "meat" substitute I've had and liked are the Field Roast apple sage sausages which are made with wheat gluten and veggies.

maple2 · January 2010

In terms of processed cheese substitutes, the only one I like is tofutti cream cheese. For things like mac and cheese, lasagna, pizza, etc., I usually make a squash sauce that is rich and creamy and gives me all the comfort food feel of cheese. I roast a squash (usually butternut). While that's cooking I sautee onions and garlic until they are all soft and gooey. Once everything is done I blend it together with olive oil. Delicious.