Students Don’t Miss Meat When It’s Replaced With Legumes, Study Finds!

The thought of missing meat is a huge reason more people don’t try a plant-based diet. If you follow the conventional wisdom, too many people would be too tempted by what meat used to give them, so back to the meat aisle they would go.

If you’re just going to quit, why even start?

Years ago, when plant-based trends were in their infancy, this argument seemed to hold some water. Indeed, a 2014 study found most people who tried going vegan went back to their carnivorous ways. With over half the US population expressing interest in a more plant-based diet, results like like that prove difficult to overlook.

However, a new study seems to contradict those findings. In a report conducted by Food Quality and Preference, researches found that their meat-eating subjects didn’t miss meat when it was reduced from their taco bowl and mostly replaced with legumes, and had the highest satisfaction when both beans and vegetables took the place of much of the meat in their taco bowls.

Perhaps the reason more people returned to eating meat in 2014 was because there simply wasn’t enough information or availability when it came to replacements. It’s hard cutting something out of your diet when you have no idea what to eat instead!

Luckily, things have changed now, and with more plant-based meat than ever. Not that going vegan is easy, especially for those raised on meat, but one thing is certain: Going vegan is a lot easier than in 2014.

Itching to Replace Meat?

If you’re looking to swap out meat, here are a few meaty meatless recipes, courtesy of the Food Monster App.

Braised Seitan Short Ribs in Spicy Chili Sauce

Source: Braised Seitan Short Ribs in Spicy Chili Sauce

After braising in the spicy chili sauce, these Braised Seitan Short Ribs in Spicy Chili Sauce by Rhea Parsons will be tender to the point of almost falling apart. Serve them over mashed potatoes for a smooth and creamy base. This dish is so comforting, warm, and satisfying.

Mushroom and Zucchini Burger With Radicchio Slaw

Source: Mushroom and Zucchini Burger With Radicchio Slaw

A meaty and filling burger, this Mushroom and Zucchini Burger With Radicchio Slaw by Jennifer Rose Rossano is extremely flavorful and made from mushrooms, onions, carrots, and a lot of spices for a real treat at the barbecue!

‘Chicken’ and Waffles With Spicy Maple Syrup

Source: Chicken and Waffles with Spicy Maple Syrup.

Say hello to Lauren Hartmann‘s Chicken and Waffles with Spicy Maple Syrup. Crispy vegan chickpea chicken on top off fluffy waffles topped with spicy maple syrup! The cutlets are made from a combination of chickpeas and vital wheat gluten, which gives it a satisfying, meaty texture. They’re paired with fluffy waffles and a spicy-sweet maple syrup that will have you licking your plate.

You can find more vegan meatless dishes by downloading our Food Monster App, which is available for both Android and iPhone, and can also be found on Instagram and Facebook. The app has more than 10,000 plant-based, allergy-friendly recipes, and subscribers gain access to new recipes every day. Check it out!

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