Swap Out Your Traditional Protein With These Classic Dishes Reimagined

Nothing warms you up from the inside out like a hot chicken sandwich, and this hearty handheld delivers – but with a meat-free experience. The recipe pairs a vegan egg substitute, panko, and tofu for a spicy, pickle-topped sandwich that rivals any you’ve recently seen at fast food chains. Customize it with as much vegan (or regular) mayo as you’d like.

If you love the comforting sandwich of your childhood but are looking for a modern, vegetarian fish substitute, this seed- and nut-based spread is a high-protein vegan dinner or lunch that hits the spot. Kelp flakes are the secret ingredient that gives this “tuna” the recognizable flavour you’re craving, while cucumber, celery, and green onions add some hearty crunch to each bite.

If you love Gardein® plant-based chick’n tenders you’ll want to add this take on chicken and rice to your weeknight dinner rotation. The Asian-inspired bowl uses Gardein®’s Crispy Mandarin Orange Plant-Based Chick’n and jasmine rice to create a creamy, orange-and-coconut concoction that comes together in about 30 minutes.

If you live a plant-based or a plant-forward lifestyle, you’re probably familiar with seitan – a wheat protein often used as a vegetarian meat substitute. In this recipe, you soak it in a surprising secret ingredient, batter it and fry it to perfection before pairing it with crusty rolls, tomato sauce, and a heaping of mozzarella and Parmesan. It’s guaranteed to leave you full and satisfied; just make sure you have extra napkins.

We love kebabs because you can dress them up or down, but typically vegetarian versions skew towards veggies only. That’s why we love the crispy tempeh that anchors these vegan skewers, which pair perfectly with a bright and fresh mango salsa. Serve these skewers with some rice or salad, and you’ll soon be dreaming of your next vacation.

Whether you’re looking for a romantic, vegetarian date-night recipe or a spread to put out for a crowd, this eggplant parm dip is layer after layer of delicious flavours. The roasted eggplant, tomato sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella combine for a salty and savoury snack or appetizer that’s perfect when served alongside crusty bread.

Everyone knows that tender, crispy fish pairs exceptionally well with tangy slaw, and this vegan dish is no exception. Grab some Gardein® Plant-Based Golden F’sh Fillets and whip this bowl up in a matter of minutes the next time you want a quick meal. Or, wrap them in hard or soft taco shells for that full taco experience.

Craving Thai flavours without fish, chicken, or meat? These plant-based meat alternatives are parcels of fall joy. Sweet potato and cabbage – two signature filling fall veggies – come together with hearty soba noodles and peanuts in these fresh rice paper rolls. But the thing that puts these rolls over the top is the coconut-pumpkin dipping sauce, which is about as fall as you can get.

Bring the deli home with these saliva-inducing Reubens, which are filled with “vegan meat,” AKA tempeh bacon. Nestle the red meat substitute between thick slices of rye bread alongside zingy sauerkraut, a custom dressing, and grated swiss cheese. It’s the ultimate vegetarian dinner the next time that deli craving hits.

Craving a steak-like dinner but tired of cauliflower steaks? Chickpeas make a surprising red meat substitute in this vegan “steak” dinner. The recipe takes a marinated, mashed chickpea concoction and fries it up for a creative and filling main, topped with fresh chimichurri. Pair it with some veg and starch for a modern twist on your favourite meat and potatoes dinner.