Basically title. I'm easing into my 1 year anniverary and wanting to come up with something that I can make and take to the in-laws since I don't want to put them out too much for my sake. They all eat omni and I don't expect them to cater to me. Last year I did tofurkey sausages and they were ok and they might be a fallback if I don't come up with something else. I was gonna get a Field Roast roast but it's $19 at Nat Grocers and yeah, I'm not spending that kind of money on something that only I am gonna eat.
I'd like it to be close to traditional but am open for alternative suggestions since, well, I love food. Right now I am thinking about doing vegan mashed potatoes since that is easy mode and I can scale it down to 1 or 2 helpings.
But other than that idk. Welcome to all ideas, so what you got?
Disclaimer: literally zero allergies or food aversions so I am open to anything. TIA.
Will check back after church crap...
If you want something easier than Seitan, but similar, these Chickpea Cutlets from Veganomicon are a regular favorite in my home:
1 cup cooked chickpeas (if canned, I just use the whole can)
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup vital wheat gluten
1/4 veg broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp sage
Mash the chickpeas with oil in a large bowl, add the remaining ingredients, mix, and knead ~3 minutes. Divide the dough into equalish pieces and squash into "cutlets." Oil a skillet and fry.
I've def seen a recipe similar to this with chickpeas that caught my eye. It was a sort of "shredded chicken" style thing. I think I need to finally acquire some vital wheat gluten.
Also, gonna look up this book lol, love the name!