Product Reviews
While I haven’t had them all, I’ve tried many vegetarian products by brands like Morningstar Farms, Boca, Gardenburger, Worthington, Amy’s, LightLife, Kashi, and Tofurkey brand. Some were pretty amazing while others… didn’t impress me . Now remember, these reviews are all my personal opinion, you may disagree and that’s perfectly alright. I categorized these by brand. This will alway be a work in progress.
Morningstar Farms:
Grillers Original: 5 out of 5 stars!
Absolutely delicious! I would have to say that this is my favorite vegetarian burger of all time. With only 130 calories, 1 gram of saturated fat, 15 grams of protein, and no cholesterol, you can enjoy this burger without any guilt! Besides putting this product between a bun, you can get creative, cube the burger and put it in your favorite recipe (in place of beef). My favorite: Linda McCartney’s Beefless Stroganoff.
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Grillers Recipe Crumbles: 5 out of 5 stars!
VEGAN. This is my favorite substitute because it has so many uses! Just heat in a skillet and add in place of ground beef. Goes great in: tacos, spaghetti sauce, casseroles, stews, etc. They’re so flavorful and healthy! These used to not be vegan, but they removed the egg whites from the recipe. The taste did not change either.
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Grillers Vegan: 4 1/2 out of 5 stars!
VEGAN. This burger is pretty good as far as I can remember. The only thing I can remember from the last time I had them was that the burger doesn’t stay together very well, at least as well as the original Griller (egg whites do it). In terms of flavor, it’s good. If grilling, spray pan with cooking spray.
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Chik Patties: 5 out of 5 stars!
All of the Morningstar Farms Chik products are pretty good! While they don’t taste exactly like chicken, they’re a good, healthy substitute! My absolute favorite way to eat these patties is on a salad. They’re so quick and easy to prepare. Just cook them and slice up the patty.
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Buffalo Wings: 4 1/2 out of 5 stars!
These spicy buffalo wings are surprisingly good! I love to heat them, cube them, and throw them into a quesadilla.
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Gardenburger:
BBQ Riblets: 5 out of 5 stars!
VEGAN. Out of all the vegetarian meat substitutes I have found, this is definately the one that taste most like the original product! These riblets are absolutely DELICIOUS! If you haven’t tried these already, these are a must-have!
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The Original Burger: 3 1/2 out of 5 stars!
Maybe because this is usually my only option at a restaurant, I’m pretty much sick of these. This burger is made of mostly grains, cheese, and mushrooms. It’s not a soy protein substitute like other patties, but it’s not bad.
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Amy’s Kitchen:
Cheese Enchiladas: 5 out of 5 stars!
I live in So Cal so I know what real Mexican food is supposed to taste like. This product is AMAZING. This was the first Amy’s product I had and I’m proud to say that I’m hooked now! The sauce is some of the best I’ve ever had.
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Black Bean Enchiladas: 3 1/2 out of 5 stars!
VEGAN. Even though the box is labeled black bean enchiladas, there turned out to be more tofu than beans in it. Since I’m not really a fan of tofu, I was a little disappointed. I loved the sauce and tortillas, so that helped me through it. If you love tofu, you’ll love this (even though you can’t taste it much).
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Boca:
Boca Original Burger: 5 out of 5 stars!
VEGAN. These tie with the Morningstar Grillers Original as my favorite burger. They’re both very different, but tasty in their own way. This product actually reminds me of the Morningstar Grillers Vegan (same texture). When cooking in a pan, make sure you spray it with cooking oil… it sticks.
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Boca Lasagna: 4 1/2 out of 5 stars!
This is a great meal for 1-2 people. For the whole box, it’s only 290 calories and 5 grams of fat, but you get 21g of protein! The only drawback is that it contains 880mg of sodium. I think it’s great for a quick, last minute meal. It honestly is enough to share, especially if you serve a salad with it.
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Lightlife:
Smart BBQ: 5 out of 5 stars!
This tastes so much like pulled pork that it’s creepy! It’s a very quick meal, just heat and serve! The flavor is delicious and this will satisfy your hunger!
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Worthington:
Wham: 5 out of 5 stars!
By far, the best ham substitute available and best Worthington product I’ve tried. You can thaw this and serve it on a cold sandwich, maybe with some Vegenaise, or brown it and make a Wham Melt.
