I've been trying out Textured Vegetable Protein in these "burrito bowls" I do (literally just rice + beans + protein and some seasoning/sauce) and I don't think it's for me. Sawdusty vibes tbh.

Out of the three other meat alternatives I put in the title what would you recommend? I'm leaning towards tofu because it's somewhat familiar but the whole "pressing" situation seems annoying

  • RION [she/her]
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    1 个月前

    But for burrito bowls, I almost always just use beans and rice, and maybe mushrooms.

    in that case it'd just be beans and rice (i'm not a mushroom head sadly) which feels a little sad. maybe if i switch from refried beans to whole beans like black or pinto it'd feel less gruel-like

    • Cowbee [he/him, they/them]
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      1 个月前

      I add raw onions, seeds, hot sauce, avocado if I have some, some vegan sour cream, it really all comes together. Whole beans are nice, but so are refried! I dunno, maybe I'm weird mob-bashful

      • RION [she/her]
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        1 个月前

        oh i'm saucing it up for sure with some habanero stuff i've been into. might try to keep some queso or something similar around to add in as well

        • Cowbee [he/him, they/them]
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          1 个月前

          That works! I use some homemade fermented fresno sauce these days

          Also, don't be afraid to add tahini, actually really good if you thin it out a bit with garlic, lemon, and water

    • FloridaBoi [he/him]
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      1 个月前

      Definitely make beans from scratch if you can. I prefer black beans over pinto but both are good. Lentils are easiest with zero presoak time and 25 minute cook time