No matter where you are in cooking plant forward, this cheat sheet will make it easier for you to experiment using proven swaps.
This banana bread recipe does not use eggs. It uses applesauce and bananas. Often times, you can take your existing family recipes and convert them into more plant forward versions by swapping out ingredients.
This chart might inspire you swap an ingredient the next time you make a meal.
Updated: Nov 1, 2020
We use 'Impossible Burger Made From Plants' in this recipe. I make these when we entertain in the summer. They pleasantly surprise many.
I usually have all the fixings set out for people to top how they see fit. I love having lots of condiments, sauces, pickles, pickled red onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo, etc
The greatest compliment was when my husband's friend, Brian, texted me a few days after eating at our house to ask me for this recipe.
Ingredients
1 tbsp ground flax seed
3 tbsp water
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp salt & pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 c. bread crumbs
1/2 an onion (finely chopped)
1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
small pepper (finely chopped)
1 (12 oz) package Impossible
Steps
1. Mix 1 tbsp ground flax seed and 3 tbsp water in small bowl & set aside (make a flax egg).
2. Measure out dry ingredients in a bowl & set aside:
1/2 tsp salt & pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 c. bread crumbs
3. In large bowl, use hands to mix together chopped veggies & impossible meat. Then mix in flax egg. Then mix in dry ingredients.
4. Form burgers by hand (makes about 4 - 5 patties) and store in frig until time to grill. Drizzle some olive oil on burgers before grilling. This will prevent sticking and create nice grill lines. Each side only needs to cook for a few minutes. Be careful you do not over cook.
If you make this recipe be sure to tag it: #plantforwardmovement
Updated: Nov 1, 2020
I like using lentils & sautéed veggies. My teenage son likes using the Gardein Beefless Crumbles. He kept his sauce recipe a secret for awhile but agreed to include below.
These are great for kids to get involved in making because unlike ground beef you do not need to worry about undercooked food.
Our sauce is heavy on the BBQ flavor but you can modify ingredients and portions to your liking. Have fun with it!
If you want to use veggies, such as chopped onion or pepper, start by sautéing them. While sautéing, you can make your sauce.
My Son's Not-So-Secret Slappin' Sloppy Joe Sauce
1/4 c. ketchup
1/2 c. BBQ sauce
1/2 tsp yellow mustard
Dash of salt
Protein Options
You can toss in a 14 oz can of lentils (drained and rinsed). The other option is a 1 1/2 cup of Gardein Beefless Crumbles. Makes about 3 sandwiches.
