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Step 1
Use vegan meat substitutions. Perhaps the most obvious exclusion from a vegan diet is meat. Luckily, there are plenty of things that you can substitute when a recipe calls for meat. Substitute vegetable broth for a beef or chicken broth. Use tofu, tempeh, or TVP (textured vegetable protein), which all add the taste and texture of meat. Alternatively, there are a variety vegan meat substitutions available to purchase at most grocery stores, including vegan hamburgers, hot dogs and sausage.
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Step 2
Find an alternative for milk. In most cases, it's easy to find a vegan milk substitute. Soy milk, rice milk and almond milk are all great substitutions. Each has a slightly different taste, so experiment to find the one you like best.
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Step 3
Bake without the use of eggs. The function of eggs when baking is to help the product rise. If you follow a vegan diet, you need to use an alternative ingredient. Half of a large mashed banana or a quarter cup of applesauce is a great choice for sweet recipes. Adding 2 tbsp. of cornstarch or a quarter cup of soft tofu blended with the liquid part of your recipe will help other recipes to rise.
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Step 4
Discover alternative binding ingredients. Recipes also use eggs as a binding agent, such as in hamburgers or casseroles. Depending on the recipe, consider using 2 tbsp. of peanut butter, 2 tbsp. mashed potatoes or 2 tbsp. mashed avocado.
Comments
hartpl said
on 6/28/2009 Really good advice. I'm seriously considering veganism so the cooking tips are helpful. I didn't know about the egg substitutes. Thanks so much!