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I hear you and I do think there are more "shortcuts" (on the other hand, breaking down a chicken is work too but probably an improvement for the meat eater over

by ska 7y ago

I hear you and I do think there are more "shortcuts" (on the other hand, breaking down a chicken is work too but probably an improvement for the meat eater over packaged breasts). But beans and legumes are very little work and store for ages, etc. Quinoa and the like too, easy/ Depending where you live you may have good sources of fresh tofu & seitan, etc. If you are looking for "same meal, but X instead of chicken" it's more work, granted. That's hardly the only option though, and learning a range of dishes from traditionally vegetarian or near vegetarian cuisines can help generate a list of easy & tasty alternatives.

Djvacto 7y ago
I agree with you on beans and legumes! I'm currently trying to maintain a calorie deficit while hitting a protein target that seitan makes very convenient (though I also have been using some protein powders that help recently, and gave in and started buying that new Silk protein milk as a shortcut). Beans and Legumes are great, and we cook a lot of indian, thai, and mexican dishes with them, but the combination of calorie deficit and protein target make it a bit tough to do without some almost-pure-protein foods. Seitan is also delicious.
- ska 7y ago
  Fair enough, but that's a pretty restrictive target even without adding "vegan" to the mix!
  - Djvacto 7y ago
    All too true. I'd guess that short of relying on protein shakes, 70% of my meals are based around legumes, it should definitely be a go to for more people, regardless of whether they keep a vegan diet or not.
WillPostForFood 7y ago
on the other hand, breaking down a chicken is work too but probably an improvement for the meat eater over packaged breasts The provenance of the chicken is going to be much more important than whether is broken down at a factory, by the butcher, or at home.
- ska 7y ago
  True, I just meant buying whole birds is usually a good way to get a better handle in provenance. Should have been more specific.

by ska 7y ago

Djvacto 7y ago

I agree with you on beans and legumes! I'm currently trying to maintain a calorie deficit while hitting a protein target that seitan makes very convenient (though I also have been using some protein powders that help recently, and gave in and started buying that new Silk protein milk as a shortcut). Beans and Legumes are great, and we cook a lot of indian, thai, and mexican dishes with them, but the combination of calorie deficit and protein target make it a bit tough to do without some almost-pure-protein foods. Seitan is also delicious.

ska 7y ago
Fair enough, but that's a pretty restrictive target even without adding "vegan" to the mix!
- Djvacto 7y ago
  All too true. I'd guess that short of relying on protein shakes, 70% of my meals are based around legumes, it should definitely be a go to for more people, regardless of whether they keep a vegan diet or not.

WillPostForFood 7y ago

on the other hand, breaking down a chicken is work too but probably an improvement for the meat eater over packaged breasts The provenance of the chicken is going to be much more important than whether is broken down at a factory, by the butcher, or at home.

ska 7y ago
True, I just meant buying whole birds is usually a good way to get a better handle in provenance. Should have been more specific.