Even after we go vegan, it’s totally natural to crave the foods we grew up on, even if they involve animal products. After all, a lot of us were omnivores for decades before learning about veganism and deciding to adopt a more compassionate lifestyle! Though not everyone wants to emulate meat-like tastes and textures (and that’s ok!), it can often be helpful for people who are transitioning. Or, hey, some of us just love a good plant-based burger!
The good news is that it’s totally possible to recreate many of those foods without the cruelty, cholesterol, and climate impact. It’s easy to make a great veggie burger from scratch, or you can use various meat substitutes.
Here are a few meaty vegan recipes that might feel nostalgic–and are certainly substantial and filling.
Reuben Quesadillas
Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
from Hot for Food
Barbecue Seitan Sandwiches
Photo: Avant Garde Vegan
The Meatiest Vegan Meatballs
from Avant Garde Vegan
Photo: Mississippi Vegan
Apricot Glazed Tempeh
from Mississippi Vegan
Vegan “Big Mac”
from Hot For Food
Stuart McDonald is a Creative Writer at Compassion Over Killing (COK), a national non-profit animal protection organization based in Washington, DC. She is passionate about making an ethical lifestyle easy and accessible for all and collaborating across social movements to create a kinder world. She writes about everything vegan: from plant-based eating to activism to legislation. Read her work on TryVeg.com and COK.net.
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HI stuart