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As the Shuttle lifts off Saturday with its first-ever crop of chickpea plants, we may be thinking: Why don’t we do everything we can to save this planet, rather than worry about whether it’s possible to grow chickpeas in space? To live more sustainably, here on Earth, skip the ham sandwich and instead grab a tub of hummus and veggies. If we w...

If you are missing your Slim Jim, you can slam into a Viana vegan snack sausage with a clear conscience instead. At first glance this type of meat-like meatless snack might sound strange...but it is delicious, and perfect for our keto snack-seeking friends...

Lower in calories and cholesterol than real bacon, Lightlife is an easy and tasty bacon alternative. Each slice has only 20 calories and virtually no cholesterol. A good use case here would be to stack your Smart Bacon on top of a JUST folded egg and sandwich between a toasted English muffin...

The Ground Chorizo crumbs from Tofurky are perfect for a taco night...or really any occasion that calls for a little spice and no-meat chorizo. They are easy and quick to cook and versatile as well. Try as a crumble on your vegan mac & cheese, sprinkle on a salad, throw in a quesadilla...t...

You may have had those crunchy bacony chips or puffs while growing up; now, you can get that same taste minus the meat. PigOut Pigless PorkRinds are made from mushrooms (although you would never know from the taste) and a blend of other good-for-you ingredients...

Made with pea protein, Abbot’s Butcher’s smoked chorizo is an impressive replacement that even meat-eaters will love. It comes pre-flavored with tomato, garlic and smoked paprika, for a zesty and bright taste. It’s not overly spicy and very versatile, easy to use in scrambles and burritos, empanadas and enchiladas. A little bit of ...

A great alternative for those looking for simple, plant-based meat-like replacements is Upton’s Naturals, specializing in products made from jackfruit. As they say, it’s not made from plants, it is a plant. For a delight reminiscent of pulled pork, try their Bar-B-Que Jackfruit; it comes ready to use as is or can be cooked as well. If you ...

Daring is known for its chicken-like tenders and the nuggets are equally real-tasting to anyone who loves a breaded outer wrapped around a seriously satisfying nugget. Our only qualm is that soy is the first ingredient, so if you are trying to avoid it this may not be the choice for you...