Chuck The Meat – Get Vegan Steaks!
These days the world is getting more in tune with the environment and its preservation, and scientific studies are proving that if we turn vegan, eating only plant-sourced food, we help conserve the planet. Many of us would love to do our part and contribute to the environment, but when it comes to our beloved steak, we think that a little cheating is not going to do any harm. Why? Because we just can’t get over that melty, delicious taste of seared meat, be it rare, medium or well done.
But the good news is that you don’t need to cheat to eat well. In fact, there are even vegan butchers that are cropping up, providing the same taste of steak, but made from vegetables. This may seem far-fetched and at best, an expensive affair. So, you can take the alternative, affordable route and grill up some tasty veggies for a healthy, hearty meal. You won’t even miss the meat. We promise.
What gives steak the taste that you crave? There are several factors, apart from the meat itself that makes you salivate. Taking a look at the original ingredients, we replace them with some healthy veggie alternatives:
Spices
One of the main parts of a steak are the spices and seasonings added to it. From the simple seasoning staples like salt and pepper, to coriander powder, all spice and other variations, liven up your roasted veggies with a delicious mix of your favorite seasonings and voila, your vegan steak is going to be packed with flavor.
Texture
Another reason why steaks are everybody’s favorite food is because of the texture of the marbled meat melting on the tongue. But, the best part is that you can switch the main meaty ingredient for something healthier and plant-based. Welcome the humble mushroom. Going by what flavor you want, you can choose a Portabella to a Button mushroom. Leave them whole or cut them into chunks, so they are just as flavorful as your favorite meat. It’s true, their texture and meatiness will leaving you craving for more.
Flavoring
By this we mean the juices. The flavorful mix of broth and trimmings play with our senses. Both nose and mouth are given the pleasure of taking in the flavoring of the steak. How to beat that with the vegan options? Well, it’s all in the broth, so save the natural liquids that make their way out of the veggies and save it up. Add in vegan butter and other flavor-inducers like onions and garlic, along with fresh herbs and spices, and voila, you have a legit gravy over your steak and mash.
For more awesome ideas on Vegan Steaks, visit One Green Planet.