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Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights

Codeine

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13. I always add it when I serve, never before.

Reply to Lisa0825 (Original post)

Mon Apr 2, 2012, 07:37 PM

Apr 2012

Brown it up separately and add as you plate the sauce -- not only will the "meat" get spongy, the character of the sauce will change as the moisture is drawn up by the crumbles.

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Question about meatless ground beef. [View all] Lisa0825 Mar 2012 OP

the stuff is fine in tacos Warren Stupidity Mar 2012 #1

There is a certain recipe I want to make that has meat, so I was interested Lisa0825 Mar 2012 #4

Use canned tuna in sauce Stinky The Clown Apr 2012 #15

Not for this recipe.... would totally change the flavor :-) But thanks, I will Lisa0825 Apr 2012 #17

Quorn is the one I like the most for that.... Bluenorthwest Mar 2012 #2

Thank you for the input! :-) nt Lisa0825 Mar 2012 #5

I know exactly what you mean about the mush Warpy Mar 2012 #3

It wasn't horrible, but kinda "not right" and not as enjoyable. Lisa0825 Mar 2012 #6

Never store a cooked meat replacement product in sauce. Never. CrispyQ Mar 2012 #7

Thanks! I am used to cooking by taste, and having all ingredients mixed in Lisa0825 Mar 2012 #8

The meatballs I can understand, but... WillParkinson Mar 2012 #9

A recommendation but not a brand. Chan790 Mar 2012 #10

I've only been eating a predominantly vegetarian diet for about 7 months, deucemagnet Mar 2012 #11

I have seen eggplant meatballs readymade RebelOne Apr 2012 #19

Gimme Lean can't be beat. Taste, texture, flavor -- just like hamburger. byronius Apr 2012 #12

Gimme Lean. Yum! Zoe623 Apr 2012 #14

I always add it when I serve, never before. Codeine Apr 2012 #13

The easiest thing to do is get raw TVP (much cheaper anyway) and follow the package directions. HopeHoops Apr 2012 #16

And the chunks are really great for stews Codeine Apr 2012 #22

I use Lite Life Smart Ground in my spaghetti sauce. RebelOne Apr 2012 #18

Here's what I do... flvegan Apr 2012 #20

Thank you everyone!!! Lisa0825 Apr 2012 #21