Best Healthy Vegan Veggie Ground Meat Substitute

Veggie Ground
1 head of cauliflower
2 medium carrots
1 onion
3 cloves of garlic
16 oz portobello mushrooms (**)
2 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp paprika
2 tsp sage
2 tsp garlic granules
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp oregano
2 tsp cumin powder
1.5 cups walnuts (optional to soak for a softer texture) (*)
3 tbsp tomato paste
3 tsp salt OR TO YOUR TASTE
* for nut free version omit walnuts and add another 8oz of portobello mushrooms more coarsely chopped than the first portion to keep some texture.
** for mushroom free use equivalent in jackfruit and process in to smaller pieces.
I recommend a pan with at least a 3 qt capacity for this recipe.
Coarsely chop all vegetables and garlic in a food processor. Mushrooms can be made even coarser for a more meaty texture (This will need to be done in batches)
Coarsely chop walnuts along with tomato paste until combined..
Add vegetables and mushrooms and continue to cook on medium until water releases begins to release (approx. 5 minutes) Increase heat to high.
Continue to mix until most of the water has cooked out add seasoning. Continue to cook on high for another 5-10 minutes, or until all the water has evaporated and no water remains at the bottom of the pan.
* Depending on your stove, you may need to adjust your temperature setting between medium and high to insure that all of the water evaporates.
Turn off heat and add walnut and tomato paste mixture. Mix thoroughly to combine.
Add to your dish of choice. Enjoy!
Keeps well in the fridge for 3-5 days or in the freezer. I can’t tell you how long since mine never makes it more than a couple weeks without being used!

[@aadyae]

I love your cooking. However, I've tried a very similar recipe twice, but the final results had a crunch because the walnuts were not soaked to softness. I tried it a 3rd time, soaked the walnuts and bingo, soft ground. 😊

[@millzinc3]

Nice tip thanks

[@zandrapope3899]

How long did you soak the walnuts until softness?

[@wlovelex]

@@zandrapope3899 i soak mine overnight

[@tranicia7887]

​@@wlovelex it's also better for your digestion when you soak nuts, seeds and pulses.

[@victoriaofflee1856]

How long did you soak them ?

[@righteousantidote63]

I made this today for tacos. Everyone loved it. My youngest son asked for another plate and he’s the pickiest eater ever. He hate mushrooms and didn’t even know it was in the recipe. Thanks so much for sharing. Tomorrow I’ll try burgers ☺️

[@healthyveganeating]

Love it! Thank you for sharing your feedback. So glad you all enjoyed it, especially your youngest :)

[@caqueens4775]

@@healthyveganeating what kind of food processor (cup size)do you I need to make this?

[@dottiea.2186]

This looks delicious 😋 yum..❤thank you for the recipe 😊

[@SteffiLynn06]

Tacos were definitely something I was missing since giving up meat! My partner and kids still eat meat. Glad to hear you're kids enjoyed it!

[@mgrant408]

Watched you make this on Chef AJ and had to try it. It's the very best version of veggie ground I've tried and far surpasses the commercial brands. Thanks for sharing.

[@Misses-Hippy]

No beans or peas involved! Subscribed. Our furry cousins thank you for your efforts.

[@healthyveganeating]

Thanks for subbing!🙏🏾

[@terryrobb4058]

I am 74 and been an omnivore my entire life. My daughter is a vegan and in the last few years I have added more plant based meals, days, weeks to my eating plan. My biggest problem was weird ( to me ) ingredients and lack of flavour. I made this today and even ad I was prepping the Spice list gave me good sense that this would be tasty. And.. it is ! Can hardly wait to use it for Mexican dishes and a company Shepherd's pie. Unfortunately I can't upload a photo here, but it looks so much like cooked ground meat and give a nice mouth feel. I am so glad I found you channel, via Reels on FB. Thank you !!

[@healthyveganeating]

I LOVE this message!! It makes me really happy when people experience a breakthrough using one of my recipes. I glad that you were willing to give it a try, and even happier that you enjoyed it. It's my most popular recipe, and I have received countless messages of appreciation for it. Thank you for taking time to share this, I really appreciate it!!!

[@kennyh5083]

If you cut meat completely out from your diet your muscles, brain, and heart will suffer in the long run!@@healthyveganeating

[@SCMiller-bo5zb]

This is the real challenge for folks just moving into plant-based eating. How do you.replace the old familiar dishes that we are so accustomed. Getting over that hump is key and so much that you are sharing helps move us to that place. Thanks for all that you do!

[@sylviaroberts8103]

@@healthyveganeating. Just read your reply to Terryrobb. You’re nice! Going to subscribe x

[@peaches2839]

I can't wait to try this recipe. I don't like the beyond style veggie/fake meats. Anyway I would like to know if you can freeze this and if it warms up good.

[@melvonjohnson5711]

I stop eating meat and transitioned to eating plant-based foods. I must admit, when I stop eating meat, my body went through withdrawals and I become sick--after a few weeks of just eating plant-based foods, I started to see a difference in my body and skin.

[@Joshdifferent]

Same 😊

[@7ymlord]

Javant, I want to really thank you for typing out all the detailed instructions, I know that's quite a task. Your video demos and written instructions are so incredible and kind. Thank you for being a bright shining light in the WFPB movement. I wish you a healthy happy life, filled with so much positivity and blessings.

[@healthyveganeating]

I LOVE this message! No one had ever expressed so much gratitude specifically for the labor of writing out the detailed recipes. You are so spot on regarding the time commitment and effort it requires. Thank you so much for appreciating!! 🙏🏾

[@kimclark399]

@@healthyveganeating I don't know anyone else in real life who is nutritarian like me, and in fact my family teases me about it. I get a lot of support from watching YT, so many thanks for what you are doing.

[@colettehall4006]

@healthyveganeating I'm 12 weeks in. Getting ready to try it. And, yes...thank you for your time an efforts.

[@kimfowler2962]

@healthyveganeatingplease tell me where I can find the written recipe. Thank you.

[@lindamorgan3082]

I have just about quit watching cooking vids because the recipes are no longer being posted with the vid. Thank you Javant. Your cooking is incredible and we can still get the recipe without going through an act of Congress which, in my opinion, isn't worth the hassle. God bless you and keep up the good work.

[@tracievans5517]

I made this Monday for my son and I this week! I didn't have a food processor, so I cut everything up. It was delicious! I'm glad you told us about the water. I would've been discouraged. We made tortillas! I picked up a food processor yesterday to make your carrot cake! It was delicious! I never thought that I'd be one of those people who love the cooking channels! Now, I love finding plant based channels! Yours is one of my favorites!! Thank you! I love your channel!

[@healthyveganeating]

I LOVE this message! So glad to know that you are inspired and appreciating my channel! 🙂

[@lindamorgan3082]

This is my favorite channel. It's hard to improve on the best of the best!

[@jdovly]

I DON'T OWN A FOOD PROCESSOR, AND I am not sure which one to purchase. I would appreciate one made in America, Japan, Korea, or Germany. I know I am asking a lot.

[@laurielafleche5407]

I make this every other week now. I bought square soup molds for the freezer and freeze them in packages. Just like you get in the grocery store. Tried it on my husband on his nachos, he asked me why the meat tasted so good. I have used this as a substitute for all his favorites, and he continues to love it. Moved on so many of your other recipes today I am making the hamburger buns.🥰🎉

[@healthyveganeating]

I love this message! Glad you are your husband are making the most of this versatile recipe!

[@Anautistictherapist]

GREAT recipe! I actually boiled the walnuts for about five minutes after reading an earlier comment and it turned out perfectly. Thank you!

[@healthyveganeating]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👌🏾

[@DafitInstructor]

Me too

[@savannahscarborough2171]

Roasting the walnuts a little greatly enhances their walnut flavor.

[@chillkani]

I just tried this recipe. It was fun and easy to make. Definitely better than fake vegan meats that I've tried in the past. Thank you very much for sharing and being such an inspiration 🙏🏾

[@healthyveganeating]

My pleasure. Thank you for sharing your feedback and appreciation!

[@linab8847]

Does this freeze well? This looks a lot for one person. How many servings does this recipe make? Where would you consider a good resource for the mushrooms? Thank you....thinking of going plant-based

[@AlfredFreeman-ou6cj]

Do you have a cookbook?

[@selenahughes4557]

I agree about fake vegan meat, to learn to make it with all natural foods.

[@beabossc]

How long can you store this mix

[@christophershelvin6596]

Tried this recipe last night and was very impressed. You wouldn't know it had any meat at all. I followed the recipe as close as possible and added a few of my own seasonings. Also, I soaked my walnuts the night before to soften then up. Highly recommend and will definitely be a part of my cooking moving forward.

[@healthyveganeating]

Nice!

[@larraineburrus9098]

Finally someone who uses REAL FOOD thru the whole recipe. Can’t wait to try this. Thank you it looks absolutely deeeelicious!♥️

[@healthyveganeating]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

This is SOOOO much better than the “Impossible” & “Beyond” crap I was eating. Idk wtf is in that stuff. You made this foolproof (& you’re gorgeous-so that helps 😂) ❤

[@healthyveganeating]

Thank you 🙏🏾 I like your message!

[@MissAries76]

AMEN!!!! This is truly vegan. That meat ain't really plant based.

[@maijeru2484]

If this legit tastes and feels at least as good as the beyond I’m completely in.

[@marijayne4799]

And you get so emotional over your food. 😍

[@lynnritchie231]

He is rather easy on the eye.....😅

[@danielturner444]

Made shepherds pie using your recipe and was amazing! Having tacos with it tonight. Thank you so much!

[@healthyveganeating]

Nice! I love using it for Shepherd's Pie myself, thanks for appreciating.

[@RobertaFoster-fs9cx]

Oh, great idea! That’s my dinner tonight!

[@melvegan5750]

This is a keeper. There is so much room to play with this...customizing the spices to make it more chilli or taco flavoured...adding salsa, buffalo sauce, mashed beans.....Love that the base is so healthy and nourrishing. Thank you!! Worked awesome in a tortilla with a little vegan cheese and salsa verde!

[@healthyveganeating]

Nice! Thank you for appreciating!

[@mindyours752]

You are right. Beans would probably thicking it up more. I can then just make some oatmeal tortilla wraps I saw online and just eat it like a borito; since I saw a recipe with some organic vegan cheese.

[@karenchristian9204]

OK I made the recipe and it is a keeper. I soaked the walnuts as suggested. To get the best consistency and texture I highly recommend using a food processor or Cuisinart. It’s hard to describe the taste of all the flavors but they blended together nicely. The texture is consistent with ground beef and at first take it kind of looks like ground beef. I was making tacos and was tempted to put shredded cheese on it but said nah, that defeats my purpose so I just ate it plain on corn tortillas. It had cooled down and I thought it needed to be heated up but that wasn’t the case. Tasted fine slightly warm. Because the taste is versatile I can see using it in a variety of dishes.

[@gloriahinkson9141]

I tried this recipe today- Mother’s Day Dinner and it came out great. I substituted sunflower seeds for the walnuts. Served it up with roasted turnips, beets and sweet potatoes. Delicious. Your recipes are giving me the encouragement to go full vegan. Thank you for simple, easy to follow instructions and delicious foods.

[@healthyveganeating]

Wow, I like how you personalized it! Could you cook for me, please 🙂

[@tashad2201]

Thank you. I always need a tree nut substitute due to allergies and I'm just dipping into changing my eating so I didn't know what to use. Appreciate this!!!

[@lisaatthebeach]

thanks for bringing up sunflower seeds

[@maryannelivermore3203]

You will be completely thankful to God when you do What seasonings did u use?

[@gloriahinkson9141]

@@tashad2201 You’re welcome. We all need to encourage each other on this new health journey.

[@TheMelanatedpages]

I’ve been in the kitchen for 2 weeks cooking every recipe on your channel! Making this right now 😍

[@healthyveganeating]

Love it !! 👌🏾

[@CharGC123]

Keep up the good work, he is helping us save our lives, our toxic fast food culture is the #1 cause of chronic disease and suffering. How ironic insurance companies pay fortunes for drugs and procedures, but no one will spend a penny on prevention and education on nutrition... not even the medical schools that train doctors, so even they are clueless! In a world where profit rules, sickness is big business, so the only profit in good health is our own!

[@maryannelivermore3203]

Wonderful

[@merryworld4776]

​@@CharGC123🎯 100% in agreement.

[@dakiab789]

Great thank you​@@CharGC123

[@deez596]

You are on to something BIG here sir! This is changing my mind about cooking. I know it smelled so good in your kitchen.

[@oceanegele3559]

Thank you! Great tips about stirring so not sitting in liquid and not overblending-these two are my problems whenever making any vegan ground beef recipe and I end up with a somewhat slimy texture. The texture is so important. Your recipe looks awesome!

[@eternallearner4753]

If only all cooking videos were this good. It’s not easy for vegans/vegetarians to find good recipes for meat alternatives. I’m really glad I found your channel. Liked and subscribed, with thanks from across the pond ❤️🇬🇧

[@healthyveganeating]

Thank you for sharing you appreciation and subscribing!🙏🏾

[@kimgotham3998]

It is absolutely delicious! And it freezes well ❤

[@healthyveganeating]

Yes! Thanks for sharing your positivity!

[@MrRezillo]

"it freezes well". That's good to know; thanks.

[@heatherdashrae2]

That's the answer to my question, thank you.

[@SusieLybarger]

What type of container do you freeze this in? I’m thinking a freezer bag but not sure how that’ll work

[@MrRezillo]

@@SusieLybarger I've always found that freezer bags let in too much "freezer bite" and ice, so I use glass pint-size canning jars. I guess it depends on how long you're going to store the food item.

[@beckyirvin4935]

I love that it’s not a processed product! Clean and delish! Thank you!!

[@healthyveganeating]

You are so welcome!

[@andreadennis7889]

This looks 🔥🔥🔥! This is the first vegan ground beef recipe that I've seen that looks good enough to try. And most of the ingredients are clean ! Looks absolutely delish! Thanks for sharing! I'm subscribing.😊

[@healthyveganeating]

Thanks so much!!

[@josephwebb7483]

My wife made this today. We love it. Best meat substitute I have had so far, plus no oil total win. Thank you for sharing this 😊.

[@healthyveganeating]

Thank you for making the recipe! 🙏🏾

[@73lifeisgood]

Why do you prefer no oil. I thought natural oils (olive, grapeseed, coconut, avocado) are good for us?

[@RafaelbySuzannah]

you're such an excellent cook and teacher and you're so generous sharing your knowledge, and I know comes from such a sincere caring place so thanks and gratitude!

[@healthyveganeating]

Thank you so much for sharing your appreciation and support!🙏🏾

[@stelwarner]

Thank you for this recipe. I used it as my base meat for my vegan cornbread dressing. It is so delicious. ❤

[@lisasdubois-writeinyourfac6206]

I love the fact the all your stuff seems so simple to make

[@healthyveganeating]

I'm glad you you're enjoying the recipes!

[@BabyDoll-pv2hz]

I prepared this last night and it’s pretty good. I have been consuming beyond meat products since going plant base in 2016 and knew it wasn’t healthy but it was good. I recently in the last month stopped consuming it and was looking for a healthier alternatives when I came across your IG page. Thanks for sharing your recipes ❤

[@healthyveganeating]

Nice! Thank you for sharing your appreciation.

[@JessyNycole]

Yes!! Me too!!!

[@maryannelivermore3203]

Me too going healthier

[@livingwellwithjbell]

I’m so thankful for your cooking show 🙏🏽. On my way to the store now to make this and your carrot cake 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Thank you for sharing 😊

[@healthyveganeating]

Love it! Let me know how it goes :)

[@Pangloss98]

Really delicious! Thanks Javant! I'll be able to use this in so many ways. Tonight I made it as a pasta topping to replace a bolognese like it's made in this area (not lots of sauce but +/- consistency of your ground). Came out wonderful without a lot of work. My family is seeing that with recipes like this, they aren't missing out on anything and they feel so much better after they eat too.

[@emartin851]

I need to make that, thank you for the recipe, & I love when you tubers add a bit of humor to their videos. 😊

[@healthyveganeating]

Thanks for watching!

[@IM_Morethan]

Looks great. So glad you are doing longer videos here on KZbin.👏🏾👏🏾

[@healthyveganeating]

Thank you! Glad you’re appreciating the new format!🙂

[@Sadlerfly1]

Brother you are the truth. I’ve been following you on Instagram and tried several of your recipes and they are all on point. Gratitude to you and the Universe for letting me find you on KZbin

[@healthyveganeating]

Thank you so much for the appreciation and support. Glad you're here.

[@willm5814]

Looks amazing! Must taste amazing and is SOO healthy!!

[@fugixi]

Love the video format. Very good that you show the texture of each ingredient. Many KZbinrs miss that.

[@healthyveganeating]

Glad you liked it!

[@TheJmtmom]

Let me tell you something, sir. I'm not even religious, but I declare you are doing the Lord's work! I just made this, and it is A-MAY-ZING. I made it in preparation for your meatball gyro recipe, and I had to MAKE myself stop eating it so I can have some left for the gyros. It's THAT good.I am approaching vegan life as a complete newbie. I had been looking for recipes and came across your channel. SUBSCRIBED without hesitation! Oh, and yes, I followed the advice of some of the other commenters, and soaked the walnuts first (I soaked them overnight). Also, I made a small error in technique. I added everything to the pan at the same time, including the walnut mixture. I forgot it was supposed to be added later in the process. Turned out perfectly anyway. Actually, I think it's easier getting everything mixed together doing it that way. Looking forward to making those gyros and other vegan masterpieces!

[@healthyvegcoach]

Such a creative, versatile, and delicious recipe; we loved it! Have to make it again very soon!!

[@healthyveganeating]

Thanks Sharon. Stay tuned I have some more recipes that use this veggie ground coming soon🙂

[@christinaprice5764]

Love your videos! Thank you for sharing your talent for healthy food.

[@odessapalms6415]

Wow, that must be absolutely delicious! Your creativity is truly inspiring. Thanks a lot for the idea! ❤

[@gwynythsears5097]

I so appreciate that this does not have beans in it. As a vegetarian for the past 8 months i love beans but sometimes I want a different flavor. Love all these ingredients ♥️

[@healthyveganeating]

Glad you like the recipe :)

[@gwynythsears5097]

@@healthyveganeating yes! I can’t wait to try it! Looks delicious!!

[@heidibrummett3499]

So what about protein? If this is the base of your meals, how do you get enough? ( protein)

[@maryannelivermore3203]

Agree

[@imaamericangirl1406]

@@heidibrummett3499 You want more protein? ​​⁠ You need to incorporate maybe some into your side dishes than. For instance ​if you are having tacos you can make beans and rice as your side for more protein, if you are making Lasagna or spaghetti you can make a salad with spinach and chick peas to serve on the side( both have protein) , burgers serve with veggies and hummus , get creative, you can figure it out. 😊

[@Angela.2.U]

The recipes are great…watching the whole process come together is even better! Thank you!!

[@healthyveganeating]

Thank you, glad you’re appreciating the new format👌🏾

[@ichapman8878]

I love your videos and recipes. You are straight to the point, not lingering saying nothing . Me and my grandgirls make your recipes all the time. Thank you. ✌🏼🌸

[@healthyveganeating]

Love when the family makes healthy food together! Thanks for appreciating!

[@doubletakerotts]

Made this for the first time today, finally. We love it so much! Really delicious. Thanks! 🎉

[@healthyveganeating]

Glad you liked it!!

[@wesburkett]

Amazing flavor - a few notes for those who don't have a good quality food processor. Small batches and with the nuts, process first is a must before adding and blending together with the tomato paste. mine came out too pasty but still had large chunks of nuts. Thanks for this amazing and healthy recipe

[@alynawatersmusic]

I’ve made something similar but this looks even better. My husband loves the meat substitutes but I don’t because I just prefer legumes and whole foods so this seems like a great compromise and the fact that we can freeze it too is just the icing on the cake. THANK YOU!!!

[@healthyveganeating]

My pleasure! Try this one for your husband, I have had many wives say that their husbands love it :)

[@RetirementbyDesign26]

SUPERB!! I’ve been looking for a good vegan ground and this is it! My husband even has seconds! I did boil the walnuts like others have recommended here. The texture was perfect for our taste! Thank you so much! I’ll definitely be using this meat for burgers, meatballs, and more!

[@healthyveganeating]

So glad you like it!

[@LocdnessMomster]

Thank you so much for the nut free alternative in the description! My child has bad allergies but I’d love to add in more of your recipes and I’m excited about using it with the Jamaican Pattie’s. Thank you!

[@healthyveganeating]

You're welcome!

[@footstepsnfootage]

I made this for the first time this week. My cauliflower was a bit small do i added broccoli. Soaked the walnuts, as others suggested. Smells and tastes amazing. Thank you

[@emmasmythe1432]

This recipe is absolutely divine. Thank you so much for coming up with it. I have been trying to incorporate more vegetables into my diet and this absolutely fills the bill. I even mistakenly added the walnut paste at the same time as the vegetables were cooking. Whoops! 🤦🏻‍♀️. Wasn’t paying attention to the recipe instructions but it still turned out just fine. Will do it right next time. Can’t wait to try your carrot cake recipe next. 🤗. PS: I soaked the walnuts overnight as suggested by one of the other comments

[@healthyveganeating]

Thank you, glad you are making and enjoying the recipes.

[@theresamaday3372]

Thank you for this recipe. I made it today and your instructions were clear and the result is delicious. Your channel is a gift and is greatly appreciated.

[@healthyveganeating]

Wow, thank you for appreciating my efforts! 🙏🏾

[@dmcarden]

You are killing it!! Been missing something like this for so long. Going to try it this weekend

[@healthyveganeating]

I think you will really like it!

[@Sosophie7926]

Made this recipe with a few adjustments such as swapping out the cauliflower for red cabbage, and I must say I absolutely loved the outcome. I would definitely encourage others to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing

[@healthyveganeating]

Love you substitution. Thanks for sharing your feedback :)

[@debbiemoray7959]

I just made some, but I could only find a small head of cauliflower, at the second store I went to, so I cut the recipe in half. Smell delicious and a sample taste so GOOD. I'm going to try it with tacos. Thanks once again.

[@healthyveganeating]

Nice! Good idea halfing the recipe :)

[@tiffanyhaynes2357]

I can't thank you enough for this recipe. I just finished cooking it, and it tastes amazing! The texture is perfect. There is a lot of "ground beef", so I need to separate and freeze. Thank you so much!

[@healthyveganeating]

Glad you made it, and like it!!!

[@Whatsername868]

Just made this and am loving it!! Thank you!

[@janaedupree4204]

Made my second batch today and it came out just as good as the first! I always follow you TO THE LETTER and it's amazing! So, now I'm going to start making other stuff with it. I saw your meatballs and I am definitely going to try that. Just checkin' in! Keep the good stuff coming!💖💖💖💖💖

[@healthyveganeating]

Will do 👌🏾

[@lisar8655]

I’m so happy to have found this. I’m only 2.5 months in on eating plant based so I am constantly looking for recipes. I tried your carrot cake last weekend and everyone was surprised at how delicious it was. So I’m excited to try this!

[@healthyveganeating]

Thank you, Lisa! Please let me know how you like this 👌🏾

[@lisar8655]

@@healthyveganeating I will! I appreciate you!

[@willm5814]

Stay with it! Your health, the health of our animal friends and the health of the planet are at stake 😊🙏💕

[@mstoomuch25]

Have you tried this?

[@junebugn6893]

Omg this looks incredible I'm drooling right now. Can't wait to make this, thank you!

[@healthyveganeating]

You are so welcome!

[@meshavillar]

I love your presentation, all the details. I feel confident about making this. This is the first video I've watched from your channel and felt like I should go ahead & subscribe bc you're super relatable. I really love your style. Can't wait to see more of your content. My husband and I are ready to get serious about health & diet. Thanks for doing what you love and being yourself 💯👍 Nice kitchen too

[@healthyveganeating]

Wow, this is such a kind, wonderful message! Thank you so much for appreciating my approach and efforts 🙏🏾 I hope that the two of you will transition to healthier eating and reap all the amazing benefits!

[@kbodi23]

I've been plant based for 12 years and have tried many different "meat" replacement recipes as well as buying store products which usually have way too much oil added to them. I just tried your recipe last night and I'm so pleased with the results. Not only does it have ingredients that I can feel good about, but the texture and flavor are great. The final test was if my husband would eat it....and he loved it. In fact he's in the kitchen making himself a burrito out of it right now. Thank you so much! I just got a mushroom growing kit, so I'm excited to try your "mushroom wings" next.

[@healthyveganeating]

I love this message! I really get excited when we convert a husband together. So glad you all like it. Let me know how the wings go.

[@Kerry6691]

Your video just popped up on my feed ❤ happy to subscribe. Great recipe, a nice change from tofu & tvp. Your health advice bang on. Thank you 😊

[@healthyveganeating]

Thank you for appreciating, and subscribing! 🙏🏾

[@floresbf328]

Yes!! NO Tofu😊. Thanks!!

[@tbates2962]

This is my go-to. Thank you for this healthy easy vegan recipe. ❤️

[@healthyveganeating]

You’re welcome 🙂

[@Tigers999]

Thank you so much! You made everything so clear and easy to understand and have been looking for an all purpose meat substitute! Your videos are beautiful 💐💐💐

[@healthyveganeating]

You are so welcome!

[@robertkerr4797]

I always like watching these types of videos. I'm still learning different ways to cook. I've been cooking and eating vegan foods and snacks for around 6 years now. Cooking plant based from mother nature has never let me down. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe.

[@healthyveganeating]

Thank you for sharing your appreciation!🙏🏾

[@MC-fh4km]

I did not realise you are on KZbin as been following your recipes for a few months now. Though not vegan more vegetarian and occasionally pescatarian- I love your recipes and have attempted a few. Thank you so much for sharing these amazing healthy alternatives with us.

[@healthyveganeating]

Thank you so much for supporting and appreciating my efforts and passion!🙏🏾

[@dr.holliekelly798]

THANK you!!! Found your channel 2 days ago. Went grocery shopping yesterday and I just finished your ground meat. OMG - I love it already. Great directions!!!

[@fairlind]

The thing I love most about your videos is that you include the written recipe. That’s so much easier than having to keep pausing to write things down. Or, in some videos, GUESS what they are putting in.

[@healthyveganeating]

Glad you like them!

[@plantbasedwithpeggy7682]

I just made this, and it is delicious! I used 2 teaspoons of salt, and it was perfect for our taste. Thanks so much for the recipe!

[@healthyveganeating]

You’re welcome 🙂

[@MrsB320]

WOW 😮 looks delicious!!

[@navinebaskerville2350]

I really like your recipe better than all the rest I've seen. Thank you. Can't wait to try it.

[@healthyveganeating]

Thank you so much!

[@dianaburton1215]

OMG!!!! This is it! I used fresh sage and thyme. Seasonings r popping all over my mouth! U r nothing but the truth! Thanks for being so thoughtful and generous with your recipes! U ROCK!!!!❤️

[@healthyveganeating]

You are so welcome! 👌🏾

[@brujy1571]

I've done it before but only walnuts and mushrooms, tomato paste and seasoning. Then cook it like ground meat. Perfect consistency. I liked my meat like Walnuts consistency so for me a little more on the crispy side 😂 but this method can make a lot more quantity than only mush and walnuts I would like to try. ❤️

[@errickawillard9614]

Thank you to Chef Aj for having you on her show, I saw you and decided to try it. I love this, I made it recently for my son's birthday. I prepared a taco bar for our family and friends, and everyone absolutely loved it. They were shocked that vegetables could taste so good. It is helping me to transition into becoming vegan, I am currently vegetarian.

[@healthyveganeating]

Love that!

[@fayeyah]

I've subscribed... that looks delicious. I was shedding tear watching this.❤

[@healthyveganeating]

Thanks for subscribing! Hope you enjoy more videos.

[@Yesimnappy]

I agree! You are a Gem and I too appreciate the time you take to type in the recipe with instructions. I have been stalking your channel for a minute mostly just to look at you and hear that base in your voice ...😂😂😂 However, I do plan on making this because it seems very versatile! Thanks again- You're a Total Vibe

[@healthyveganeating]

Thank you so much for appreciating my efforts and my content!

[@evettedixon9563]

Thank you so much! I made your Veggie Ground and used it to make your No-Beef Patties. It was absolutely delicious! As a plant based eater for three years, I was getting discouraged. I missed the foods I used to love and my cooking is very dull. I don’t know what seasonings work well together. Although I only eat foods with clean ingredients, I couldn’t separate myself from using olive, avocado and coconut oil. I thank God He directed me to your channel. As a subscriber I look forward to watching your videos and making your dishes. I now ceased using all oils. Thank you for caring about our health and showing us that plant base eating is exciting. I greatly appreciate what you do!

[@healthyveganeating]

This is such a beautiful message ... the type that give me such a sense of purpose regarding sharing my recipes. So, thank YOU so much for taking time to share this!!!

[@evettedixon9563]

⁠My pleasure! You are truly a blessing. I pray all of God’s best for you!!!

[@dferrell8876]

What is wrong with using olive , avocado & coconut oil? I thought these oils are the good ones.

[@cherylpetersen9058]

I'm so happy I made this delicious recipe! It's packed with flavor and it has great texture! I can't wait to try your other recipes. Thank you!!

[@healthyveganeating]

Glad you liked it!!

[@crystalsalcedo6987]

just made this, but omitted the walnuts. legit recipe. i was really having a hard time not just inhaing all of it from the pan. cant wait to use it for other stuff. .... so glad i found your channel.

[@healthyveganeating]

Glad you like it 👌🏾 Thanks for subscribing!

[@kimberlylatham6551]

I made my first batch of veggie ground today. Absolutely delicious. You can definitely taste the difference between impossible meat and this. Thank you for sharing your recipe 😊

[@healthyveganeating]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it!

[@dianaayala1977]

I love all your recipes. I just became a vegan and it’s been a challenge figuring out how to eat. You make eating fun again with all your meal ideas. Thanks

[@healthyveganeating]

Thank you! I’m glad you’re finding value in my recipes🙏🏾

[@maryannelivermore3203]

Just buy stuff prepared I store you will soon transition to homemade as you will see how easy it is

[@kathym9322]

The instructions you give in your videos are top notch. Clear. Understandable. Love watching!

[@healthyveganeating]

I appreciate that!

[@Maria-sy1yo]

Since finding your videos, I've been watching them constantly and every single video has blown me away. Thank you so much from a newbie plant base lover. So many fantastic recipes to keep me going 🇬🇧

[@healthyveganeating]

Wow, thank you! It's so inspiring to know you are appreciating the recipes so much! Thank you for watching!!!

[@kialove_4life]

I have a vegan ground beef crumble as well, but I will definitely try your recipe too. I love to have multiple recipe options 😄 Looks great!

[@eleanorarman6888]

I'm so eager to try my hand at vegan cooking. After having a healthy eating class after church this afternoon. It was a seventh day Adventists church. Every Saturday they have vegan lunch. Yummy. So today I made a stir fry all veggies with cumin, rosemary, Himalayan salt cyane pepper. Very light touch of olive oil. Thanks so much for all your help. Teaching me how to cook delicious plant based food. God bless you in all your endeavors. Love sister Ellie in Florida

[@kialove_4life]

@@eleanorarman6888 God bless you sister Ellie! That’s exciting to hear! Best of luck to you on your plant-based cooking journey. It’s a big passion of mine & I love to hear people as yourself who are eager to try it out. 💕

[@eleanorarman6888]

@@kialove_4life I don't think I would ever go wrong paying attention to your cooking and ingredients and how to prepare thanks again 😘

[@kialove_4life]

@@eleanorarman6888 Thank you for the kind words! ☺️🙏🏾💕

[@JeanieRhoades]

New follower/fan. Made this last night and it is a-m-a-z-i-n-g! I kept testing it as it cooked and I was worried that the spices were too much for me and I might need to cut them back in the future. But when you mix in the tomato paste and walnuts: MAGIC! I love it! I made tacos with it last night and again for breakfast this morning, it's that good. I've got so many ideas...Thank you for your great instructions and demos. No wonder it's getting noticed!

[@gabec2494]

I just made my first batch also. Half is for tacos tonight, and the other half I seasoned up for breakfast sausage to go with some oat waffles. I make a fake queso out of cashews that fooled my teenage son.

[@healthyveganeating]

I love this message!! The veggie ground is so versatile and the recipe makes a lot, so you are able to create lots of dishes with one batch. Glad you are enjoying it! Thanks so much for watching, appreciating, and subscribing!!

[@JeanieRhoades]

I think next time I'll use half, throw in red pepper flakes and fennel seed to create a kind of Italian sausage, too!@@gabec2494

[@teresahuffman4395]

Your recipes are so simple and your videos are so short. I love it. I hate complicated recipes and I get so irritated with videos about a recipe but you have to watch 5 minutes of .... before they actually get to the recipe. Love your channel.

[@healthyveganeating]

I LOVE this message!! Thank you so much for appreciating my approach and efforts. I’m fortunate to have people like you subscribed to my channel 🙏🏾

[@user-pz4lt4er8z]

You are awesome ! Thanks for so many great recipes!❤

[@healthyveganeating]

You are so welcome!

[@TimS-pf8wv]

Oh man this is fabulous so much Umami flavors! Made it for taco Tuesday, added red curry paste in place of tomato paste, 2 jalapeno chopped and 2tbls of taco seasoning, cilantro with lime juice. I am not missing any meat in this at all. Great job with the recipe man! ❤❤

[@healthyveganeating]

Thank you 🙏🏾 Sounds like you know some thangs! 😁 Thank you for subscribing!

[@susie8104]

That sounds so good

[@sondramyles1120]

I made this dish rather late. It's an acquired taste to me. It had a great flavor to it. I'm sure I'll start loving it soon. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I'm going to make one of those desserts soon enough.

[@mstoomuch25]

What did it taste like in your opinion?

[@sondramyles1120]

@@mstoomuch25 It was meaty with the walnuts. Try it out, that's about all I can say. Try or take away what you like, play with it.

[@terrasseberry5403]

I recently found you and I made the vegan ground and I love it!!! Thank you so much❤

[@healthyveganeating]

You are so welcome!

[@chonaandre4356]

A big THANKs for type all the ingredients in the description... That helps a lot and another big Thanks for your recipe... God bless you

[@healthyveganeating]

So nice of you

[@emilybilbow4990]

I’m not vegetarian but this looks amazing…

[@michellebackus2515]

This is my 4th time making your fabulous veggie ground! This time I subbed sunflower seeds for the walnuts and added some (green) lentils. I can’t mess it up! Still tastes great! Thank you again, Jayant, for this recipe!

[@healthyveganeating]

You’re so welcome!

[@chantal3265]

Hi, were the lentils cooked?

[@michellebackus2515]

Yes

[@chantal3265]

Thank you

[@chantal3265]

@@michellebackus2515 when I think on it, it’s rather obvious they would’ve had to be cooked lol. Thanks for not being condescending :).

[@dizziemisslizzie9884]

Wow! looks amazing. Really gotta try this. Thanks so much for the post. 😀

[@healthyveganeating]

Hope you enjoy!

[@elsbethtascioni7144]

Thanks I just made this for my brother for Father's Day, with your mayo and​broccoli slaw and it tastes good. I appreciate having something not processed vegan meat. Have a great day @healthyveganeating

[@healthyveganeating]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@pinkkoffee7909]

This looks soooooo good!! Can't wait to try but one thing I would add is Smoked Paprika!!😊. Thanks for the video.

[@healthyveganeating]

Go for it!👌🏾

[@consuelolewis4655]

Very good recipe. I feel like I will add quinoa for more protein and bulk. 😊 very easy to make and very good

[@healthyveganeating]

Good idea. I love quinoa :)

[@VRamirez-8995]

How much quinoa do you recommend adding?

[@sabenarwestreich-brown3959]

I also thought of adding quinoa to it you know to give it more protein.

[@orbcandy]

Wow! I just made this and it is AMAZING. Thank-you!!

[@healthyveganeating]

Glad you liked it!!

[@mycontainergarden]

Wow! I Love your Channel! This is a Spiritual War truly about putting the good things in our bodies instead of the ultra processed or meats! Good Job!

[@teresaknoke4237]

Wow! Newly vegan here. My husband, who is the pickiest grown man ever, and I both LOVED this!!! Thank you so much!

[@healthyveganeating]

Love it! You' so welcome!