Vegan Meat Options

The Tofurky (say that ten times fast) Italian Sausage is pretty good. The only thing I have made with it is stuffed bell peppers. I'd like to try it in spaghetti, but I don't eat that much pasta for one reason. Pasta makes it almost impossible for me to take a pooh. I'll be constipated for days. I have bought some whole wheat pasta, but I have not tried it yet

Boca Burgers are great for when I want to eat fast. I just pop them in the microwave put them on a whole wheat bun (make sure to use Veganaise) with some lettuce, tomato, and sprouts; I'm ready to eat. They also taste great, a smokey flavor like the Boca Burgers have been grilled. These are also great to use instead of vegan crumble, which I do not like. If I am making tacos or a Shepard's pie, I use these. The flavor and texture are consistent with meat.

Tofurky Deli Slices, It is great from sandwiches. When I first tried this product, I thought it was going to suck, but to my surprise Tofurky Deli Slices are delicious.

Smart Bacon is amazing. it actually taste like bacon with a similar texture. I always have it in the refrigerator. Smart bacon is great for breakfast, great for BLTs, great for adding flavor to recipes. One thing to watch out for with many of the vegetarian bacon is that some are not vegan. It is important to read the label. Often times they have eggs or some type of dairy in them. One product that I know is not vegan is the Morningstar bacon product.

Another tip for buy vegan products is to look for the V. If a package has a V on it that is the vegan label. It should be displayed prominently on the front of the packaging.

How to do Vegan at Baja Fresh

Side salad with guacamole and no cheese

Beans and Rice with grilled vegetables on too

My lunch

For a fast and healthy vegan meal, I like to go to Baja Fresh. I live in California and there are several locations all over the state, check their website for locations in your state. I find Baja Fresh a better option for me than Taco Bell. I like fresh food, not processed salty items, which is what Taco Bell serves. The price is right at Baja Fresh, especially if you are a broke student like me, and you tend to get enough for two meals.
This is how I order
To get the meal the way I like it without any problem. I order the side salad without cheese and tortilla strips. Then I add guacamole (which I order separately), and the chopped cilantro (from the salsa bar) on top of the salad.

I order the beans & rice plate with a side of grilled vegetables (onion, red & green bell peppers); I have the grilled vegetables placed on top of my bean& rice plate. Also, I order corn tortillas

I fill my cup with water (I like the Baja Fresh plastic cup; it has a straw, and a top that prevents spillage). I also get salsas and pickled chilies from the salsa bar (it has an assortment of salsas, chopped cilantro, chilies, limes, and pico de gallo).