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Meatless Monday: 5 Delicious Faux Meat Recipes By Hollis Templeton I usually play it pretty safe when it comes to fake meat. I’ll occasionally use Boca Meatless Crumbles in recipes that call for ground beef, but because I’ve never cared much for the taste of meat—real or fake—I’m more apt to stick to tofu or straight-up veggie or bean dishes. But a recent dining experience made me think that I might be missing something. On Valentine’s Day I ate at Gobo, a vegetarian restaurant in New York City that serves up Asian-inspired dishes like smoked Beijing-style seitan with Chinese broccoli, and nori-wrapped tofu in Thai red curry sauce. The seitan had such an authentic meat flavor that it was scary—and it happened to be scary delicious. Since then, I’ve been a little less timid about experimenting with mock meat products, like seitan, vegan sausage, tempeh, and so on. This week, be a little bolder. Skip the veggie-burger-on-bun routine and try your favorite meat substitutes in one of these easy vegetarian recipes. Easy Breezy Vegetarian Chili (pictured) Loaded with fiber and protein, this back-to-basics recipe is made in the slow cooker, so it’s perfect for lazy winter days. Mock Peking Duck Serve seitan just like you would duck in this Chinese dish—wrap it in flatbread along with shredded scallions and hoisin sauce. Southwest Pita Melt A super simple lunch or dinner idea starts with a black bean and chipotle veggie burger and a few healthy toppings. Tempeh Burgers If you’re tired of veggie, black bean, lentil, and Portobello burgers, try tempeh! Indonesian-Style Stir-Fried Pasta An exotic-tasting dish that worth a little extra effort in the kitchen.

Meatless Monday: 5 Delicious Faux Meat Recipes

By Hollis Templeton

I usually play it pretty safe when it comes to fake meat. I’ll occasionally use Boca Meatless Crumbles in recipes that call for ground beef, but because I’ve never cared much for the taste of meat—real or fake—I’m more apt to stick to tofu or straight-up veggie or bean dishes. But a recent dining experience made me think that I might be missing something.

On Valentine’s Day I ate at Gobo, a vegetarian restaurant in New York City that serves up Asian-inspired dishes like smoked Beijing-style seitan with Chinese broccoli, and nori-wrapped tofu in Thai red curry sauce. The seitan had such an authentic meat flavor that it was scary—and it happened to be scary delicious.

Since then, I’ve been a little less timid about experimenting with mock meat products, like seitan, vegan sausage, tempeh, and so on.

This week, be a little bolder. Skip the veggie-burger-on-bun routine and try your favorite meat substitutes in one of these easy vegetarian recipes.

Easy Breezy Vegetarian Chili (pictured) Loaded with fiber and protein, this back-to-basics recipe is made in the slow cooker, so it’s perfect for lazy winter days.

Mock Peking Duck Serve seitan just like you would duck in this Chinese dish—wrap it in flatbread along with shredded scallions and hoisin sauce.

Southwest Pita Melt A super simple lunch or dinner idea starts with a black bean and chipotle veggie burger and a few healthy toppings.

Tempeh Burgers If you’re tired of veggie, black bean, lentil, and Portobello burgers, try tempeh!

Indonesian-Style Stir-Fried Pasta An exotic-tasting dish that worth a little extra effort in the kitchen.

Meatless Monday: Satisfying Post-Workout Meal Ideas By Hollis Templeton While I love the energy and mood boost I get from amping up my exercise routine, an unfortunate side effect of sticking to those New Year’s resolutions is the increased hunger that comes with longer, harder workouts. What’s really not fair: Researchers at the University of Ottawa in Canada found that while intense exercise suppresses men’s appetites, vigorous workouts make women hungrier. Humph. While it’s tempting to satisfy a grumbling stomach with a big breakfast or dinner post-workout (you earned it, right?), you don’t want to erase your hard work with a calorie-packed meal that’s low on nutrients. Instead, pick a breakfast or dinner that includes a mix of carbohydrates (to replenish energy stores), protein (to aid muscle recovery and repair), and healthy fat (to help you stay full). Here, six meat-free meal options to try on your workout days this week.  Magic Lasagna (pictured) Why magic? It’s a breeze to prepare thanks to no-boil noodles. Plus it’s loaded with veggies. Toasted Egg and Cheese Sandwich At last, a breakfast sandwich sans bacon. This one’s got garlic and herb cheese, egg whites, and avocado all for less than 400 calories. High Protein Blueberry Yogurt Smoothie A fruity and filling blend you can sip on your way to class or work. Pumped Up Banana-Pecan Oatmeal Potassium-rich bananas and muscle-building whey protein give you the oomph you need to recover after your last set. For Evening Exercisers Lentil-Quinoa Burgers with Sautéed Mushrooms With the surprisingly meaty flavors in these vegetarian burgers, you definitely won’t miss the meat! Indian Vegetables with Baked Tempeh When you’re craving something a little exotic, hold back from grabbing take-out. Try Indian at home with this easy protein-packed dish that has less than 325 calories per serving. photo: Ann Stratton

Meatless Monday: Satisfying Post-Workout Meal Ideas

By Hollis Templeton

While I love the energy and mood boost I get from amping up my exercise routine, an unfortunate side effect of sticking to those New Year’s resolutions is the increased hunger that comes with longer, harder workouts. What’s really not fair: Researchers at the University of Ottawa in Canada found that while intense exercise suppresses men’s appetites, vigorous workouts make women hungrier. Humph.

While it’s tempting to satisfy a grumbling stomach with a big breakfast or dinner post-workout (you earned it, right?), you don’t want to erase your hard work with a calorie-packed meal that’s low on nutrients. Instead, pick a breakfast or dinner that includes a mix of carbohydrates (to replenish energy stores), protein (to aid muscle recovery and repair), and healthy fat (to help you stay full). Here, six meat-free meal options to try on your workout days this week.

 Magic Lasagna (pictured) Why magic? It’s a breeze to prepare thanks to no-boil noodles. Plus it’s loaded with veggies.

Toasted Egg and Cheese Sandwich At last, a breakfast sandwich sans bacon. This one’s got garlic and herb cheese, egg whites, and avocado all for less than 400 calories.

High Protein Blueberry Yogurt Smoothie A fruity and filling blend you can sip on your way to class or work.

Pumped Up Banana-Pecan Oatmeal Potassium-rich bananas and muscle-building whey protein give you the oomph you need to recover after your last set.
For Evening Exercisers

Lentil-Quinoa Burgers with Sautéed Mushrooms With the surprisingly meaty flavors in these vegetarian burgers, you definitely won’t miss the meat!

Indian Vegetables with Baked Tempeh When you’re craving something a little exotic, hold back from grabbing take-out. Try Indian at home with this easy protein-packed dish that has less than 325 calories per serving.

photo: Ann Stratton