Vegies!!

[hannahjo]

What does everyone think is better � Soya or Quorn products? Or are they pretty much the same? I ask because I think I'm slowly converting to vegetarianism, the thought of eating meat just doesn't appeal to me so much anymore. I already cook using loads of veg and pulses but REALLY fancy a spag bol and thought it may be good to start using meat substitutes. Thanks!

[HM]

I prefer Quorn products (although am 11 weeks pregnant and have gone off them all at the moment!).  Quorn mince is good in bolognaise, but make sure you put lots of seasoning in to make it ultra-tasty!

[Jules001]

I always use Quorn mince for our spag bols and we aren't veggies! not so keen on the chunks and the fillets are revolting as are the meatballs, but the mince is so versatile you can find lots of ways of using it.

[nicola_red]

Quorn contains eggs, so as a vegan I can't eat it.  I think soya is better for you - but I'm not sure of the exact nutritional values.

[ursula62]

RealEat do a frozen meat substitute called VegeMince. Sainsbury's and bigger Tescos sell it, as well as most health food shops that stock frozen food. It's made from a mixture of wheat protein and soya. They also do Vegesteak, which is larger chunks - also available in the freezer.

Linda McCartney also does a brand of frozen vegetarian mince, but hers is I think only TVP.

I always use half quorn and half dried soya mince (I rehydrate it in marmite and hot water before cooking) . I have served this to confirmed meat eaters and they haven't noticed the difference!

[metagirl]

agree with nicola_red :

Soy products are nutritionally better for you. Quorn is just "fake meat" and heard rumours about its questionable content. Also, as nicola mentions, its not exactly vegan, so does contain animal bi products if that is important to you. Soy comes in a lot of varieties, my favourite is the marinated soy blocks that are good just to eat on its own straight from the package. yum! also, soy tastes exactly how you prepare it, so experiment with marinades, sauces, seasonings stirfrys, etc,,,

[Hermia]

Soya - blerg! Tofu - blerg!! Linda McCartney's stuff is okay sometimes, but seems a bit fatty. Quorn - yum yum! Even my meat eating friends love Quorn. I prefer the texture of Quorn to the other stuff.

[Louisebabe]

Have you tried Linda McCartney range aswell? They are delicious! Sharwoods also do a lovely veg curry, i buy mine from Morrisons. By the way, i prefer Quorn. Been vegi for 26years now!!