These days many people are trying to eat less meat. As a vegan, this makes me very happy and I love brands that are making delicious food that can make it easier. This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx on behalf of Conagra.
It’s hard to believe, but as recently as five years ago there weren’t many plant-based options available at most supermarkets. Consumer’s needed to go to a specialty store, and even then there were few frozen food items to help make it easier for busy people to eat less meat.
Eat Less Meat! Easy ways to Make Better Choices
I’ve had the chance to try some new-to-me products that I really think you’ll enjoy. They are all easy to prepare, plant-based, and delicious. Believe me, you’ll find it easy to eat less meat when you try them.
#ad If you're trying to eat less meat, I'm happy to share some products from @gardein, @birdseye, and @healthy_choice that can help you make delicious choices. #goodeats #veganClick To TweetHealthy Choice Power Bowls Falafel and Tahini
I was really happy to learn that Healthy Choice now has vegan and vegetarian options! It’s a perfect size for lunch to go, making it easy to add a delicious Mediterranean flare to lunch at work. With crispy falafel, red onions and tomatoes on top of nutrient-rich whole grains and greens like quinoa, barley, and kale, topped with a creamy tahini sauce, you simply can’t go wrong.
I really loved the flavors in this Healthy Choices meal! It was so easy and delicious and perfect to bring to work with me for a simple plant-based lunch.
Birds Eye OvenRoaster™ Sheet Pan Vegetable Broccoli and Cauliflower
I may be a vegetarian, but I still have a hard time eating enough vegetables. I’m happy that I found Birds Eye OvenRoaster Sheet Pan Vegetables because they make it easy to have delicious, perfectly pre-seasoned and cooked roasted vegetables in less than a half-hour. They have no artificial preservatives or flavors and even my husband loved them!
Gardein Nashville Hot Chick’n Tenders
Eat Less Meat! Try this Summer Salad with Gardein Nashville Hot Chick’n Tenders and Tangy Mango Vinaigrette
- 1 Package Gardein Nashville Hot Chick'n Tenders
- Mixed greens
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 mangoes (one sliced for salad, one for the dressing)
- green onions, chopped
- toasted pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- salt and pepper to taste
- Tangy Mango Vinaigrette
- Spread the mixed greens on two large plates
- Arrange sliced tomatoes, mangoes, and avocado in a circle around the plate.
- Top with Gardein Nashville Hot Chick'n Tenders
- Add dressing
- Garnish with pumpkin seeds and green onions.
- For Tangy Mango Vinaigrette:
- Combine mango, olive oil, vinegar, sriracha, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth.
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I have not tried the chicken tenders from Gardein yet but they look great. I am all about spicy foods and I love to add meatless products to my salads as well
Gardein has a few different types of tenders but this Nashville Hot version is new and I love it!
I love that there are so many fast/easy to make, but healthy, meat free products available in stores now. I always keep frozen veggies in my freezer for quick and easy meals or side dishes.
It’s so hard to get my hubby to eat cooked veggies but he loved these. I can’t wait to try some of the other choices.
I think I need to try all these! The power bowls sound especially amazing. And I’m a card-carrying carnivore.
The Power Bowl I tried was so good! Perfect to bring to work for an easy lunch.
I am definitely trying to eat less meat and with a vegan son, it’s much easier. However, he and I have had some heated discussions about the merits of meat substitutes vs eating meat! He’s very passionate about his choice to be vegan. It’s nice to see that his choice was made thoughtfully! I can respect that. I’m glad there are options for vegans like the ones you’ve shared here. As an athlete, he needs lots of protein!
Funny that I was reading your blog post while you were reading mine. 🙂
Being vegan can be a process. Substitutes can make the process easier, and there is nothing wrong with them. I started by subbing out Gardein products for my regular recipes and it was just so easy. I still use a lot of those recipes. As your son goes along, he will learn what his best diet is. It is certainly possible to get enough protein on a plant-based diet, vegan athletes like Robert Cheek (bodybuilder), Rich Roll, and ME! prove that all the time.
All of these look tasty! I”m really intrigued with the Gardein products….I don’t think I’ve seen those around here in stores (?)
They have so many options! They’re everywhere here these days, even Target and all of the supermarkets. Not sure about Iowa. They do have a location finder on their website at gardein.com
Your salad looks delicious! I really wanna try the Healthy Choice Falafel and Tahini Bowl 😛
It is really good! It’s perfect to take to work with me.