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Phony Burger
Why Phony Burger? Before vegetarianism was at it's Zenith, Acher Daniels Midland Corporation came up with a beef substitute called TVP® or Textured Vegetable Protein. Made from water extracted soybean protein, TVP® was used as a beef extender. I remember that many ad campaigns were AGAINST it because they thought it was DREADFUL that manufacturers were cutting cost by adding beef fillers and extenders!!! The HORROR!
It was just TVP®, that product which many of us now use TOTALLY in place of beef. Ticks off those beef farmers.
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- Product Name: Griller
- Manufacturer: Morningstar Farms
- Size: 4 patties to a box
- Packaging: frozen in green box, in freezer section
- Serving Size from label: 1 (64 gram) pattie
- Serving Nutrition from label: 140 calories, 7 grams fat, 5 grams carbs, <3 grams dietary fiber>, 14 grams protein
- Where purchased: Lucky's, Food 4 Less, Christian Book Center, Loma Linda Market
- Purchase Price: $2.85
- The Taste Test: They do not taste like hamburgers, but taste good and are a nice substitute for burgers.
- How I prepared it: I have had them from the freezer, grilled on the BBQ, grilled in a skillet, or chopped up and added to other recipes.
- I would buy the product again because it tastes good and I have enjoyed it on shiskebobs with pineapple, mushrooms and onions as well!
- Trustworthy personal opinion submitted by: Karen of Karen's Kitchen
- karen@karenskitchen.com
- Product Name: TVP® Granules
- Manufacturer: ADM
- Size (ounces and grams): I buy in bulk
- Packaging: dehydrated, sometimes in bulk, sometimes in bags or cardboard boxes
- Serving Size from label: 3 Tbs. dry
- Serving Nutrition from label: 10 grams of protein, 3 grams of Carbohydrates, <2 grams of dietary fiber>, 0 grams of fat
- Where purchased: Health food store
- Purchase Price: $1- $2 per pound
- The Taste Test: Fairly bland when rehydrated, but soaks up seasonings quite well. I've used it in recipes dry too.
- How I prepared it: I started using it instead of hamburger meat in tacos, but I have tons of recipes for using it in stews, baked goods, stuffed cabbage, etc. Just like hamburger meat.
- I would buy this product again because it is an easy way to incorporate tasty protein into meals. Goes great in sauces as well. Rehydrate BEFORE adding to sauce!
- Trustworthy personal opinion submitted by: Karen of Karen's Kitchen
- karen@karenskitchen.com
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