Kitchen staples get a healthy upgrade
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When outfitted with all the fixin’s—special sauce, lettuce, (vegan) cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun—the Beyond Burger is a satisfying meal that provides 20 grams protein per patty. While it resembles meat in appearance more than any other vegan burger, it isn’t an exact replica of the beef burgers of backyard grills. What Beyond Burger does do, however, is awaken a primal, dormant instinct that craves a protein-dense sandwich, hewn by flames and smoke.
Wild Planet Organic Roasted Chicken Breast
The first and (for now only) non-seafood item in Wild Planet’s line, this canned and roasted chicken contains just USDA Organic chicken and sea salt—that’s it! Perfect for adding atop salads, sandwiches, burrito bowls and more, we love this product for its simplicity, convenience and sustainable mission to source food consciously from both the land and the sea. Bonus: This product is also shelf stable.
The Jackfruit Company Curry Jackfruit
Stewed jackfruit, a Southeast Asian fruit is gaining tons of attention for its ability to replace beef, lamb or pork with a fiber-rich, vegan alternative. Here, young jackfruit is blended with spices like garam masala, coriander, turmeric, onion and cinnamon. Pour this ready-to-eat pouch over rice, noodles or vegetables, and you have a whole-food dish that seems nearly identical to meat.
Lightlife Smart Menu Meatless Veggie Meatballs
Meatless meatballs have a bad reputation. But with 13 grams protein per three-ball serving, Lightlife’s new vegan option conjures memories of your Italian grandmother. Certified Vegan and Non-GMO Project Verified, a blend of textured soy protein concentrate, Sicilian tomato sauce, wheat flour, soy protein isolate and a bunch of veggies comprise this comfort-food staple—meatball hoagie, anyone?
Sophie’s Kitchen Vegan Toona Sea Salt
Vegans and vegetarians alike lament the ease that canned tuna offers while preparing meals. Need a savory, protein add-in to your grilled cheese? Boom, it’s a tuna melt. Now, vegans can make nutritious meals in a hurry with Vegan Toona, a pea protein and konjac root-based blend lightly sweetened with agave syrup and spices. Full disclosure: Vegan Toona isn’t a dead ringer for actual tuna, but it’s a passable alternative when incorporated into dishes.