My family and I are hooked on easy Asian Street Food. We’re even planning a foodie trip to Thailand next year. I’ve been trying to find a quick way to make easy Asian Street Food, that is also healthy. I’ve been exploring some new alternatives.
Meatless meals are becoming more and more popular these days. Between an increased awareness of how intelligent some of our “food animals” actually are, the conditions in which they live, and a growing realization that plant based diets are extremely good for you, meatless meals are becoming more than a fad or a way of life for a select group of people. I’ve been dabbling in the vegetarian things a bit, and I’ve discovered a company that offers delicious vegetarian meal options – Gardein.
Meatless Meals that are Easy
The thing people think about when they think about vegetarian eating is the time generally associated with it. You’ve got peeling, chopping, and then cooking. It can take a while to prepare all of those veggies for a traditional stove top veggie meal. I don’t have time for that. I need the type of prepared meals and/or main parts of the meal that I can take directly from the freezer and throw into the oven. That’s why I think Gardein is so awesome.
These guys make delicious, convenient, and healthier versions of the food that my family loves. They are meat-free, and made with non-GMO soy and wheat, ancient grains, and veggies, and they absolutely – and amazingly – give my family the same taste, texture, and protein content of meat with less calories and fat and no cholesterol. Winner!
They also come in great flavors like:
- Gardein Meatless Pizza Pockets
- Gardein Pulled Porkless Pocket Meal
- Gardein Sweet and Sour Porkless Bites
- Gardein Crabless Cakes
- Gardein Black Bean Burger
All of these varieties give my family meatless meals that are comparable to our meat filled favorites. So we get all the flavor we love with none of the health concerns that we’re not such big fans of.
Gardein in Action – My Meatless Meal
I love the fact that I can throw a meal together fast and have it delicious and nutritious.
I decided to get a little creative and make an easy Asian Street Food platter. It sounds fancy, but it’s fast enough to make on even the busiest weeknight. I paired the Gardein Sweet and Sour Porkless Bites, Gardein Crabless Cakes and Thai Jasmine Basil rice. The rice is super easy to make. For every cup of cooked Jasmine rice, mix in four diced sweet basil leaves and you’re done.
Meatless Meals for Carnivores
My family is a carnivorous one. In fact, when I decided to start doing a few meatless meals, the idea was met with extreme skepticism. I have to say, though, after devouring my Asian Street Food platter, I think I’ve got a house full of converts. The key to Gardein is that it makes meatless meal taste like meat FILLED meals. Which means my family can move towards healthier eating while still keeping the flavors we love. If you’re looking to add meatless meals to your life, Gardein is for you. It certainly was for us. And visit the Gardein website to learn more and get a coupon!