Plant-Based Products For The Discerning Vegan Palate
Who said vegan food has to be boring?
Calling all vegans! This one’s for you. Check out these plant-based foods packed with flavour which are oh-so convenient to use.
Kehoe’s Organic Chilli Cashew Cheese
Instead of fermenting milk to make creamy cheese, Kehoe’s ferments cashews using the same traditional fermentation process. This means their range of probiotic, wholefood cashew “cheese” dips and spreads taste like real dairy cheese without using any artificial flavours, colours, thickeners, starch, preservatives, or gums. As a bonus, fermentation creates lactic acid (and lots of probiotics), so the dips are naturally acidic and keep for weeks in the fridge — even after opening. Flavoured with real chilis, garlic, onions and spices, the Chilli Cashew Cheese has a delicious chili and laksa-esque flavour.
- Use as a dairy-free spread on bread or crackers, top with sliced avocado and kimchi for extra zing.
- Blend with a bit of Kite Hill Greek Style Yoghurt to make a dip for crudités or try with Hey! Okra Chips for a yummy snack.
- Dollop onto roast potatoes or cooked fish.
- Spread on kebabs instead of yoghurt.
- Stir through fresh cooked pasta for a creamy Asian-inspired sauce.
- Dilute with a tiny amount of water for a salad dressing.
And try Kehoe’s Organic Beetroot Cashew Cheese on sourdough toast topped with cucumber slices as a fast party appetizer. The bright beetroot colour looks gorgeous.
If you’re craving the smooth feel of dairy in a nut milk, try macamilk. A non-dairy alternative specially created to possess the perfect properties for the dairy-free cappuccino, latte, and smoothie drinker. Made from premium macadamias grown on the east coast of Australia, this sustainable milk alternative is GMO-, dairy-, and cholesterol-free. Macadamias, a rich source of vitamin A, iron, protein, and thiamine, make the beverage as good for you as it is for the Earth. And, because the company worked with baristas on the formula, you get to enjoy unprecedented nut milk creaminess.
MyLife’s dairy-free Parmesano cheese has that unique hard, crystalized texture with the sharp, fruity, nutty taste you want from Parmesan. This Italian gem is perfect for shaving or grating on top of pizzas or pastas or stirring through risottos and soups. MyLife, the creators of BioCheese, believe food should taste great and be good for you. So, they’ve developed a range of natural, delicious, and nutritious foods giving you simple everyday choices. Want more non-dairy cheesy goodness? Smear their dairy-free Creamy spread on bagels or toast.
Nutrisoy’s tempeh flavoured with a blend of mild spices is perfect for those who like a little extra flavour in their plant protein — try it in a Roasted Tempeh Salad! For a fun barbecue option, skewer peppers, onions, and mushrooms, brush with a little oil and sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Grill the veggies. Cube the tempeh and skewer it; then slightly grill to warm through and toss together for a simple grilled salad.
Soyco Malaysian Peanut Satay Tofu
Just because you’re eating plant-based doesn’t mean you should miss out on one of Southeast Asia’s favourite dishes — satay! Soyco brings you a ready-to-eat-tofu served with an authentic Malaysian peanut satay sauce. Simply heat through in the microwave. You can even skewer the tofu cubes then serve with sticky rice and cucumbers on the side for that real hawker centre feel.
