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Vegan grill options for summer barbecues have finally surpassed the ubiquitous—and undeniable—bean and frozen soy burgers of seasons past. There are now plenty of vegetarian barbecue products out there for those trying to reduce their carnivorous impulses and help reduce the overwhelming impact that livestock farming has on the plant.
From marble rib eyes and sausages full of meaty flavour, you can now dip your teeth into a variety of”meatMade with plants, you still enjoy a good old-fashioned barbecue session outdoors. The best part is not only that you’ll experience the satisfying sensation of cooking over a fire, but you can feel good about where your grilled goods come from.
These vegan barbecue products are the closest thing to real meat
1. Beyond Meat Brat Original Sausage
A magical blend of pea, bean and rice protein is emulsified with potato starch and apple fiber to achieve the texture of pork sausage without soy or gluten binders. Beet juice provides color, and Derived from algae Casing imparts a satisfying buzz. These links fasten beautifully to the grill, so you can have a whole lump of charcoal. For a ground, slice it for a great addition to grilled pizza. Compared to sausage made with pork, each link contains 43 percent less fat and an extra 2g of protein (16g).
[$7; beyondmeat.com]
2. Impossible burger patties
It looks, cooks, and tastes like beef – but this tasty crook contains no antibiotics or animal hormones,
Cholesterol free, 19g protein (such as 80/20 minced meat) from soy. Impossible yeast is genetically modified (more sustainable than the traditional method of harvesting soy plants) to produce heme, the crimson-colored iron-rich molecule that makes the pancake “bleed.” Those with a quarter-pound also generate 89 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than cows.
[From $5; impossiblefoods.com]
3. Extra Organic Nanoia Tofu
With only 4 ingredients (mainly water and soybeans) and very little sodiumTofu brings the most variety to your grill. Put in cubes of veggies and even fruit (like bell peppers, zucchini, and pineapple), then play with pickles (soaked overnight to increase flavor), sauces, and glazes for mega kebabs. Thai Peanut, Pineapple Teriyaki, or Classic barbeque It brings this low-fat, cholesterol-free food to new heights. While it is low in protein (9 g), it contains all nine essential amino acids.
[$3; nasoya.com]
4. Classic smoked roast Frankfurt
Slightly smoky with that surprising signature when your teeth sink in, these delicious fries pack 20 grams of protein. They are made by forming a “dough” of water, wheat gluten, and vegetable oils with traditional flavors: fresh onion, garlic, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and spices such as paprika, celery seed and nut smoke. They are steamed in the oven and come fully cooked. Just get these kids to lick the fire, then load them up with all the fixings for a classic soccer field dog.
[$5; fieldroast.com]
5. Herbivorous butcher’s rib
Seitan is wheat gluten flour mixed with water. When roasted, boiled, baked, and steamed, the fibrous texture builds up to mimic the texture of a steak’s mouth, then the vegetable fat folds in to create a marbled coating. This rib gets its iron-rich flavor from tomato paste. And while it’s flavored with soy, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard, you can still use your favorite pickles and dry scrubs. A 4-ounce serving contains 26g of protein, less than 1g of sugar, just over 300mg of sodium, and 280 calories.
[$33; theherbivourousbutcher.com]
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