What should a vegetarian use instead of beef?

Question

i m on a weight loss program with a diet plan, i m a vegetarian and looking for adequate substitute for 10-20 ounces of beef

Answer 1

There are tons of options.

Textured vegetable protein (TVP)
Boca burgers (I think they're nasty, though.)
Tofu
Tempeh
Veggie burgers

Answer 2

I am almost a vegetarian, and I live in Mexico, I buy a different type of dried bean each week. I pick them of debrit and wash them, then soak in purifide water over night. Next day cook them in fresh water or chicken broth, with pressed fresh garlic, onions, green peppers, red and yellow peppers, and tomatotoes, and some puried tomatoes, and cook slowly with a lid on for 4 hours. & stir every half hour or so, don't let it stick to the bottom of then pan. Add a little salt and pepper and some Mx.seasoning.
I make toast whole wheat bread and spoon two or three large spoonfuls of beans and sauce over the toast, and have it for breakfast or supper, or whenever.
Dried beans, lentils, peas are 2nd class PROTEIN. They are easier to digest than filet mignon. They are cheap and very nourishing. Garlic and onions are extremely healthy too. I often use the above recipe as a background for my vegetable soups too. They are so flexible. Much healthier than beef.

Answer 3

Check out beef flavored TVP. It's yummy and works just like ground beef in recipes. Here's the break down for 1 serving.

Calories 120
Fat 3g
Carbs 11g
Fiber 5g
Sugar 3g
Protein 17g

I order mine online at from Honeyville Foods, and it's $7.99 for a can with 20 servings in it.

Since you are dieting you should look into their Hi-Maize as well. You replace 25% for the flour in recipes with it and it adds 15grams of fiber per 1/4 cup of Hi-Maize without changing the flavor.

Make sure your diet is getting you atleast 35grams of fiber a day. When you get 35grams of fiber it keep your body from absorbing up to 20% of the calories you intake.

I'm a fitness and nutrition student, and I've been on a lot of diets so if I can help out just email.

Answer 4

what kind of vegetarian exactly?
um...
eat fried tofu or mock meat (not real meat, tofu meat) like tofurkey, mock duck, mock chicken, etc.
beans, veggie burgers...
and about any soy product there is
remember, the lack of iron from being a vegetarian. a large amount is in meat, but very little is in tofu, leafy veggies, and beans.
take iron supplements.
iron is important for blood hemoglobin to capture more oxygen for the human bodie's need. otherwise, you'll get iron deficiency

Answer 5

They sell this ground tofu product that looks just like beef when it is cooked and tastes similar too. It is in the frozen section of the grocery store.

Answer 6

Boca makes a meatless ground beef alternative that actually tastes pretty good and has almost no fat a plenty of protein.

Answer 7

Walk with a co-worker's desk to chat instead of instant messaging.

Answer 8

In the mood for a new hot meal? Make a large pot of veggie bean soup, divide into two-cup containers, and store within the freezer. Before bed, place a container in the fridge, then grab it before heading out the door the next day.

Answer 9

I understand Tofu is the best substitution. It is easily cooked into whatever you want it to be, you just can't eat it plain as it is NASTY that way. Good luck!!!

Answer 10

tofu or a soybean product are often used in vegan meals featuring a beef ingrediant

Answer 11

tofu oviously, cut it up in small pieces fry it up in a pan and add it to any meal or u can buy tofu with herbs and put them in ur salad raw without cookin it, so that way u have ur salad and protein (low in fat) at the same time ;)