How to Replace Everyday Foods with Plant-Based Options

Making the switch to plant-based eating doesn’t mean giving up your favorite dishes. With a few simple swaps, you can replace everyday foods with healthier, plant-based options that are just as delicious and satisfying.

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Here are a few easy and practical substitutions to help you enjoy flavorful, nutritious meals while embracing a plant-based lifestyle.

Meat Substitutes:

• Replace ground beef with lentils, black beans, or chickpeas in recipes like tacos, chili, or burgers.
• Use jackfruit as a substitute for pulled pork in sandwiches or wraps.
• Tempeh or tofu can replace chicken in stir-fries or salads.

Dairy Alternatives:

• Swap cow’s milk with almond, oat, soy, or coconut milk.
• Replace butter with plant-based spreads, avocado, or coconut oil in recipes.
• Use cashew or almond-based cheese alternatives for pizza or pasta dishes.

Egg Substitutes:

• Use flaxseed or chia seed mixed with water as an egg replacement in baking (1 tablespoon of seeds + 3 tablespoons of water = 1 egg).
• Replace scrambled eggs with tofu scramble seasoned with turmeric, black salt, and veggies.

Cheese Alternatives:

• Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor for pasta, soups, and sauces.
• Cashew-based cheese works well for spreads and creamy sauces.

Seafood Replacements:

• Use hearts of palm or artichokes for a crab-like texture in crab cakes.
• Carrot or tomato-based lox can substitute smoked salmon on bagels.

Baking Alternatives:

• Replace cream with coconut cream or cashew cream in desserts.
• Use applesauce or mashed bananas as a substitute for oil or butter in cakes and muffins.

Snacks and Treats:

• Replace traditional chips with kale chips, roasted chickpeas, or air-popped popcorn.
• Opt for dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate for plant-based desserts.

Sauces and Condiments:

• Use tahini or avocado instead of cream-based dressings.
• Make plant-based mayonnaise with aquafaba (chickpea water).

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