One of the problems of being a
strict vegetarian is what to
eat. Even if you have the time and inclination to prepare meals from actual
ingredients,
vegetables just don't cut it in many
pop meals.
Chilli con
broccoli? I don't think so. If you prefer your meals straight from the
microwave, then the vegetarian convenience food section of your local store is just one long shelf of
pasta. And believe it or not, many vegetarians just don't like vegetables that much. Go figure.
That's why Quorn rocks. Derived from an
edible fungus, Quorn can be
processed to have the same
texture as many different meats, including
chicken,
ham and
beef. Add a little
flavouring and hey presto, instant meat
substitute. It's also available in
minced and chunk form, as well as in a bewildering array of
burgers, grills,
sausages and other pre-prepared meals.
If the reason you became a vegetarian was because you don't like the feel of burnt
flesh in your mouth or think
eating meat is just plain wrong, then Quorn obviously won't appeal and you're better off with
lentils. If, on the other hand, you just object to
inhumane farming practices and have nothing against
meat-eating per se, then it's a great way of getting some variety and
protein into your
diet with a minimum of effort.