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Plant-Based Products from Breakfast to Dinner

Plant-based products for every taste

Plant-based products are increasingly found on grocery store shelves. There is something for everyone and they’re a great option if you want to replace meat or vary your diet. Want to know more and discover ways on how to prepare them? Here are some ideas for plant-based cooking from morning to night.

The benefits of herbal products

  • Accessible
  • Easy to cook
  • Nice alternative to meat
  • Affordable
  • Good for the planet

Faux mage

Whether as a late-night snack or to add to a board as an aperitif, faux-mage is delicious. It also adds a melting, creamy texture to pizza or pasta.

Plant-based ground meat (imitation beef)

This is a great solution when it comes to replacing meat. It’s great as a topping on squash, eggplant or sweet potatoes.

Seitan

Made from wheat protein, seitan is super versatile. It’s often sold in the form of a sausage or roast, already seasoned. Cut into pieces, you can easily add it to stir-fries and stews.

Imitation chicken

Whether in fajitas, a sandwich or a stir-fry, imitation chicken is so easy to prepare and perfect for quick dinners. It can easily replace chicken in pâtés or timbales.

Plant-based “charcuterie”

With its texture that resembles meat, it’s perfect in a sandwich. Made with soy protein, it’s also a nice option for meat-free appetizers! Available in several flavours, including turkey, ham and salami.

Plant-based cretons and pâtés

Traditionally made with pork, cretons and pâtés are eaten with toast at breakfast. Here, they’re made with lentils or other legumes that are close to the original texture.

Tofu

For desserts as well as appetizers and mains, tofu offers a multitude of cooking possibilities. From silky to extra-firm, this soy protein can be used in savoury or sweet dishes for a perfect option for every course!

Tempeh

Unlike tofu, which is also made from soy, tempeh is a product made from whole, fermented soybeans, to which cereals are sometimes added. Served grilled, it can be used in Asian vegetable stir-fries or spaghetti sauce.

Plant-based patties

These patties are often made of peas, beans and rice, and are delicious served in buns with lettuce, grilled mushrooms and caramelized onions, or as is, accompanied by grilled vegetables.

Vegetable milks

Milks made from cashews, oats, almonds or soy entice with their creamy texture and delicate taste. They are easily integrated into sweet and savoury recipes as a replacement for cow’s milk, as well as in coffee, smoothies and cereals.

Veggie appetizers

These come in the form of plant-based veggie chicken croquettes, veggie crab doughnuts or sweet and spicy veggie wings, and are ideal as an aperitif. These small bites are a tasty way to satisfy everyone.

When and how to prepare them?

At breakfast

Faux-mage, tofu and cretons and pâtés are a welcome addition to the first meal of the day! For a hearty breakfast, why not try scrambled tofu with faux-mage, a vegan BLT made with tofu bacon, or cretons and plant-based pâtés accompanied by a green salad, tomatoes and cucumbers. And nothing beats a good bowl of fresh oatmeal where cow’s milk is replaced with a vegetable alternative. 

At lunch

Craving a lunch that’s filling and easy? Seitan, tempeh and plant-based ground meat (imitation beef) can be served in many ways. Why not add sliced grilled tempeh to a sandwich or seitan to an apple salad with a honey-based dressing? A good Vegeat burger-style hot dog made of vegetable mince is also a fine, quick and delicious substitute for meat.

At dinner

There’s no shortage of options for cooking great meals with vegetable proteins. First, opt for something to start the evening with a variety of veggie appetizers to whet the appetite. Plant-based charcuterie, plant-based patties or imitation chicken are also perfect for suppertime. Choose plant-based deli meats for a stacked sandwich or plant-based patties for a vegetarian cheeseburger with aioli. Imitation chicken croquettes with a sweet and sour sauce also appeal to gourmands.

For even more inspiration, consult our plant-based recipes.