Top 10 Vegetarian Food Options

by Susan Davis on 03/11/09 at 10:04 am

There are so many options available for vegetarians, that we thought we should check out some foodie favorites.  Most of these items are readily available, except for Sheese, which is just becoming more readily available across the country.

Meal Starters

Morningstar Farms Meal Starters.  A great substitute for ground beef.  10 grams of protein.

Breakfast "Sausage"

Gardenburger Breakfast Sausage.   It doesn’t taste like pork sausage, but it’s a great for breakfast dishes that include other flavorful ingredients. 5 grams of protein.

Cheese Pizza Pocket Sandwiches

Amy’s Cheese Pizza Pocket Sandwich. A crowd favorite with great tasting ingredients and a powerful protein punch.  14 grams of protein.

All American Burger

Amy’s All American Veggie Burger. Made with organic vegetables and grains, it’s a tasty burger with a great texture. Pan fry with a little olive oil spray.  10 grams of  protein.

Eggplant Parmesan

Michael Angelo’s Eggplant Parmesan. One container will feed two, but it’s good enough for one person to gobble up the whole container.  11 grams of protein.

Meatless Meatballs

Trader Joe’s Meatless Meatballs. The meatballs have an appealing, tender texture and a pleasant, mild flavor. They work well with high-flavor sauces or ingredients.  16 grams of protein.

"Chicken" Patties

Boca Chick-n-nuggets.  Tastes more like chicken than chicken!  Serve it to your non-vegetarian friends and see if they notice.  14 grams of protein.

Hickory BBQ "Riblets"

Morningstar Farms Hickory BBQ Riblets. A favorite for kids (and adults, too).  18 grams of protein per serving.

Almond Breeze

Almond Breeze” Unsweetened Almond Milk.   Is great as an additive for cereals, coffee, and recipes.  1 gram of protein.

Cheddar Sheese

Sheese. 100% vegan cheese in more than a dozen flavors and varieties.  Imported, but worth the search to find it.  It should be more widely distributed in the U.S. by the middle of 2010. (Protein grams vary, depending on variety.)

And just in case you feel like making a nice vegetarian meal at home, check out our vegetarian recipes.

What are your favorite vegetarian
or vegan food products?

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