Kristin And Jen Try Every Aldi's Meat Substitutes | Kitchen & Jorn

[@kitchenandjorn]

Like we always set, vegans and vegetarians deserve tasty foods! Let's see if we can find some! ❤❤❤ happy holidays!

[@rbuckel]

As a vegetarian, I would like to thank you for trying these. This video was entertaining as hell. I kind of want to see you try Beyond meat items, because it's definitely a better tasting brand and I feel like you're more likely going to like more than one item. Anyways, love you both and love your videos❤️

[@annabelthomas7635]

These are so different to the UK Aldi meat alternatives, way better options here!

[@Anna-zx9xj]

Gardenburgers are a classic veggie burger choice that is great without really aiming to replicate tasting like meat.

[@SAmaryllis]

As a a vegetarian, sometimes just having something that can be eaten in a familiar/nostalgic way is fine by me, aka I'm fine with visibly obvious veggies delivered in a disc shape that I can eat in a burger bun. Other times, I want that more meaty, chewy imitation experience where the veggies are being stealthy. Both are okay! They're different moods

[@MsBeckly]

For any confused vegans/vegetarians: products labeled “Earth Grown” are vegetarian and those labeled “Earth Grown Vegan” are vegan friendly

[@debbyd5729]

Most of the vegetarians I know don’t want meatless products that replicate meat. They just want a good replacement that allows them to participate (i.e., burger patty so they can join burger night, etc). Spouse is a lifelong vegetarian and used to love Gardenburger but they’ve been discontinued. He doesn’t like the Impossible type stuff.

[@ultimadeplete8299]

Oh really? I'm vegetarian and most of the vegetarians I know want meat style food, as do I. I think it may depend on why a person is veggie. I went veggie for ethical and environmental reasons but always loved the taste of meat. Anything I can get that replicates it is great!

[@kniddelliz7512]

That's very interesting. Like myself, most vegetarians I know do not want anything that is too similar to real meat. For that reason, I prefer a bean burger to beyond meat, for instance. The good thing is that there is an alternative for everybody 😊

[@ultimadeplete8299]

@@kniddelliz7512 Absolutely!

[@daniqueeninabox]

Kiristin an Jen missed my favorite Aldi's Meat Substitute patty: the Southwestern Style Black Bean Chipotle Burger. That and the chickenless patties are my favorites.

[@draiyb4169]

Ok I actually like the kale burgers, BUT you have to cook them right. For most vegan burgers low and slow (covered) in a skillet is the way to go. We do buttered/toasted bread, BBQ sauce, vegan cheese, and pickled onions. Is literally so good

[@gracens5548]

Jen asking Kristen if she's OK 🥲 Hope y'all have a nice holiday!🪄🌟🎄

[@4th3r48]

"It's 2:45 and we fucked around all day!" What an adhd mood

[@EliNewman-j5s]

As a vegetarian who loves Aldi it makes me so sad that you didn't have their Italian Meatballs! The classic ones are good, but the Italian are my FAVORITE. Aldi meatless meatballs are the only brand of veggie meatballs I like even a little bit.

[@Xiroi87]

Lidl's are much much better imo. If you live in the US, you maybe don't have Lidl there, which is Aldi's main competitor in Germany, where both companies were started and both available in basically all of Western Europe.

[@LexiePersonForever]

the chicken replacements are my absolute favorite they're sooooo good i only have texture issues with regular meat because i'm thinking about how it's stringy because it's the muscle fiber of an animal and then i just cannot eat it, but i'm fine with that texture from something that isn't a muscle, just a weird vegetable thing lol but the point of meatless meat isn't always to make it as close to meat as possible. sometimes it's just to have something to bring to like a cookout or throw into a lunch so that you can blend in and also "have a burger" or "have a little bit of chicken nuggets". it's way more of a social thing i think. i never have gotten veggies burgers for solo ventures, i always got them for when i was going to a cookout.

[@SAmaryllis]

Yes exactly! I don't want to be the odd person out who is forced to eat a salad or something, just having the experience of "yes I too also have a meal that is convenient and sandwich-shaped" is enough

[@BrittleScarMusic]

You NEED to do the Aldi Christmas desserts, I just got their pannacotte and my goodness it's gorgeous!

[@wynterbates]

I second this! their stolen bites are amazing!

[@melbell0865]

I agree as well: our family bought their Stollen bread last time, and it was great when we warmed it up.

[@BrittleScarMusic]

@@melbell0865 Oooh those are nice too, love them!

[@dreasdreams521]

They have a black bean Chipotle "Burger" which is super flavorful. My favorite thing to do with it is cook it with eggs and wrap it in a tortilla.

[@glh5622]

Definitely always crumble that one just like you do. It doesn't even stay together as a patty anyway 😂

[@SpecialKate8]

I was surprised they didn't have that one to try! My Aldi only has 2 faux-meat burgers anymore and the Chipotle Bean burger is 1 of them.

[@SieraLynJM]

Im not vegan or vegetarian, but I have found if you go into these "meat substitutes" not thinking about them as meat substitutes they become way more enjoyable. Like obviously some are just not great, but if you aren't going into a veggie burger with the expectation of it giving you a meat experience you are going to have a much better time 🤷‍♀️

[@bananasandburpees]

YES! A veggie burger isn't recreating a beef burger. Its just a veggie patty. Eating it plain or with the wrong toppings can make it worse too.

[@keawarren]

Super helpful, y’all! Meatless options have gotten so much better in the last five years. If you don’t find something you love at Aldi, keep exploring other labels.

[@odyssey_eight]

In fairness, vegan and vegetarian options can be super hit or miss especially when it comes down to texture. I know some vegans can be very critical and harsh when it comes down to critiques of the plant based options and substitutes, but you're valid in expressing your textural concerns. Being open to these options is great! But just like with non plant based foods, its fine for things to not be right for you. Theres some really high quality brands out there that make super great plant based options that hit every pillar including texture. Gardein, Daring, and Impossible all are my go to options for being sure I'll be okay texture wise. Morningstar farms can be hit or miss for me depending on what it is. Ive had some truly awful veggie dogs, and some really amazing ones. I think yall would do better with trying name brand vegan products sometime. But thank you for trying these options anyways

[@jillianlee274]

I think it’s worth saying that when I was vegan my palate changed dramatically. I wasn’t looking for items that taste and feel and look like meat (or I’d just…eat meat) I just wanted savory items adding protein to my meals. No veggie meat texture has ever grossed me out bc there’s nothing gross in there lol unlike real burgers and nuggets.

[@TriforceLiz]

Yup, as a texture-sensitive person who struggled with meat, vegan/veggie food typically never grosses me out the way meat used to, and I think it's in part because I know what's in there. The beyond meat/highly processed stuff on the other hand, can give me some grief 😅

[@liamowens2658]

even as someone who has texture issues, whenever I was vegetarian I was never grossed out or uncomfortable with meatless products like I have been and still sometimes am by meat now that I'm back to eating meat. it's one of the reasons I'm thinking of returning to being a vegetarian.

[@AnniCarlsson]

Me eat meat but also eat a lot of vegetarian and vegan and never wished for something that 😊taste like meat. It should taste good with good consistency and sure vegan burger because I want to BBQ something I put between bread and so on. But why try be meat?

[@eLReyyyyyy]

Many Vegan processed foods are highly industrialized and contain many additives as well. I think saying there is something inherently bad in a meat product and not in vegan is false

[@TriforceLiz]

@@eLReyyyyyy I agree. The highly processed stuff, regardless of being vegan or not, is full of sketchy stuff (but it's fun to try every once and a while).

[@emilyrosewindy]

I deeply appreciate Kristen's disgust at finding out not everything was vegan, they really look out for us!

[@Phlimbob]

I love the idea that this is shot at 2:45 PM and just directly uploaded to youtube, because here on the east coast, the videos always come up at 3 PM 😊

[@jennigthatonecrazydoglady8100]

I think a comparison of Aldi brands to the name brands they’re duplicating like Morningstar Farms, etc would be helpful. I’ve been a vegetarian since 1991 so my memories of meat are loooong gone and I just legitimately enjoy vegetarian meat substitutes. I didn’t realize Aldi had their own line of products and I’d love to know how they compare - not to actual meat products but to other veggie products.

[@Alexandra-xv1qm]

Totally understand why they wouldn't be appealing to a non-vegan, but as as someone who rarely eats meat, everything they rated as "pretty good" I felt like were really good! haven't tried the "just okay" products so can't vouch for them, but I think it's worth trying. The patty is kind of similar to morning star, the nuggets to the Trader Joes' ones, and I liked the veggie patty a lot for lazy nights.

[@laulau194]

Yeah, it's always tough watching meat eaters do these kind of ratings because I guess if you're expecting meat instead of its own thing, it's easier to be disappointed. It definitely took a few years for me to be able to enjoy meat substitutes on their own terms.

[@megacoraltree576]

The veggie patties do tend to be softer (mushy lol) but I think they have a good mild flavor. I feel like it's because they have less grains overall compared to the Morningstar ones. I remember thinking the sausages were ok. Better if they are on a sandwich or tortilla. The meatballs are good. The classic one can be broken down into ground "beef" for tacos or other recipes too. For the price they are worth checking out. It has been awhile since I have been there though

[@emmyali920]

I listen to your videos while grocery shopping so I know what to avoid. Thank you both for your service. You’ve saved me many times from making bad choices. ❤❤❤

[@terryenby2304]

Love this!! I am omnivorous, but often eat substitutions because of digestive issues (I can digest soya much easier than red meats for example, and I much prefer the texture sometimes too!).

[@elisha_jane]

I actually love the fake chicken - so much!

[@TVandManga]

These foods hit all of Kristen's texture alarm bells. Happy holidays!

[@susietopspin]

Excited as a vegan here 😂. If you want to test meatless go with Beyond Meat or Impossible. Amazing. Seriously 🌱

[@jennigthatonecrazydoglady8100]

They’re so good I had to double check the package to make sure I didn’t somehow accidentally buy meat!

[@kitchenandjorn]

I actually really love impossible!

[@susietopspin]

@@kitchenandjorn it’s a treat and not for every day of course 🥰

[@gaybieee]

the meatballs!!!!!! one of my all-time favorite foods ever from aldi honestly like i buy 2 bags at a time bc i use them so much i love them im so glad you guys liked them

[@LadyLakeMusic]

We used to have the soy burgers at the school cafeteria. Not half bad so I figured those might be the winners here! But you guys are right the impossible meats are quite good. We eat those. Thanks for all your wonderful videos all the year through! Happy holidays to you guys ❤❤❤

[@gabiposts]

you guys are my comfort channel :) today I had a rough day and I fought like my whole family lol so this helps me end my heavy day in a better way, thank you.

[@OMGitsaClaire]

The meatless meatballs are great! In spaghetti, with an Asian style glaze over rice, with barbecue sauce for parties, and I also use them to make vegetarian Swedish meatballs which is my partner’s favorite food!

[@buttermepancake3613]

Happy holidays Kitchen and Jorn! And to Brie of course ❤

[@_RingUty]

Happy Holidays everyone!🎉❤

[@practical_knickknack]

They have the Meatballs in a zesty version too and they are my favorite plant based meat products ever. Pop them in the air fryer and put them in anything!

[@Clueblue109]

I personally love the meatless meatballs. They are so filling and so versatile, they are good in pasta sauce or as those cocktail meatballs in grape jelly and bbq sauce.

[@abbyb6958]

I was thinking the same thing with the grape jelly bbq sauce meatballs! I’m not a fan of most meats so I’m always on the lookout for tasty meatball alternatives with good textures for the recipe. Also until reading this comment I had no idea it wasn’t just a recipe my grandmother made up😅

[@aleciahodge6876]

5:47 Kristin: “these meatless meatballs would be great in meat sauce… 😂

[@PokhrajRoy.]

In India, we have Nutrela which has soy chunks and it’s honestly a great meat substitute.

[@PirateCaptainArthur]

i think the problem with the burger ones was that it was mostly just a whole lot of vegetables pressed together in a disc and that can make it too overwhelming. my personal favorite burger one (not aldi) is made with just soy and spices and that's it and it's great because it's not too overwhelming and the texture is decent. i think a lot of vegetarian/vegan options have that problem where it's just too much and too mushy when it should really just be simple

[@AshleymAdams21]

You guys are the real MVP’s!! I live for these videos

[@LiliKoponen]

Jen asking Kristin if she was ok with so much care and concern almost made me cry. I love your channel so much and hope you are both doing ok.

[@rachaelwilson9698]

I would LOVE to see a video where yall dress in coordinated outfits that suit your unique style but still go together somehow

[@itskayla1619]

thank you guys for another hilarious, heart-warming video!! happy holidays ❤

[@devilishlove101]

Love and care for y'all!!!!!! You always make my days better with each episode. Have a happy holiday season and wish y'all the best!!!!! ❤🎉❤🎉

[@DrewCJuice]

bummer you missed the southwest chipotle black bean burgers. theyre actually reallllly tasty

[@mixelle_0]

Should’ve got the zesty “meatballs” they’re amazing.

[@napqueen9377]

I’m so glad to hear this because I have some in my freezer right now!

[@4wayStopEnforcement]

AGREE

[@flyingbird9633]

blue dress is definitely an option for your fashion show day dress. you look gorgeous in all those dresses though; you wear them so confidently.

[@Cait928]

I adore you both, I watch from Pittsburgh every Friday and I want try every single thing you both review! ❤ even if it’s tree fingers or “fuzzy”. Thank you and happy happy holidays!

[@sugakookie6303]

I’d like to try some of these, specifically the burgers because my son has issues with veges. Happy Holidays to everyone…☃️

[@angies112]

I read this as Vegas and was very confused. 😄

[@sonjanaugler244]

Kristen loving the headband and dress combo. Chef's kiss.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Not even 30 seconds in and Kristin has a theme song ready and it’s amazing 😂

[@emilybilbow4990]

I’m not vegetarian but I really enjoy most vegetarian foods… except ones with a lot of mushrooms as I hate the texture… you don’t have to be vegetarian to get plant based foods… I would be just as happy with a tasty veggie burger as a juicy cheeseburger… so thank you for this review… I’ll be getting those grilled protein burgers… I don’t buy a lot of vegetarian foods due to the cost

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Happy Holidays! Stay blessed and fabulous

[@nicholaswaldron5190]

They used to have a mushroom risotto flavored veggie burger and it was SO GOOD. I just fried them in a pan and ate them on their own but I haven’t seen them in like 3 years 😭

[@lisa12345ism]

I'm a vegetarian looking for more options. Thank you for the video. 😊

[@laurenschenck5355]

HAPPY HOLIDAYS & MERRY CHRISTMAS Kirstin & Jen and Brie wish you all happiness have amazing holidays! ☃️☃️❤️🎅🏻🎅🏻❤️☃️❄️🎄❄️❄️☃️❤️💚💚💚🎅🏻🎅🏻❤️❄️🎄🎄🎄❄️☃️🎁💚💚💚💚💚💚🎅🏻❤️☃️❄️🎄🎄☃️❤️🎅🏻🎅🏻❤️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

[@deannethompson3807]

I like adding a veggie patty on top of a regular burger, i like the added veg

[@SAmaryllis]

That's smart! Then the veggies are compressed, the right shape compared to the meat patty & bun, and less likely to fall out like loose lettuce and tomatoes would haha

[@susananderson8995]

Thanks for another entertaining video. Happy holidays!

[@kimmurray9346]

And one pasta with meatless Balls. It tastes the same. If you close your eyes. And 13 orders of fries. Is that it here? Wine and Beer!

[@selkie_dream5039]

My favorite XMas show!

[@foxy6481]

The flame grilled is my favorite, it's a great dupe for impossible frozen patties or the original boca burgers.

[@RoseElaine2218]

For the new year do a video of the best and worst of 2023👏🏼👏🏼💖

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

I love that fabric!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🥰🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻💋💋💋🇺🇸🌸

[@jenniefowler4968]

I have bought the meatballs and the last burger to get more veggies in my child. We both liked them.

[@SamParsons97]

Love your guy's videos!

[@melissaeight481]

The patties are sooo much better under a broiler toasted. Or on a skillet until crispy.

[@tbc_cosplay]

Non-consecutive day 2 (I have ADHD) of asking you folks to try every ramen at your local Asian market, possibly recruiting Brie and maybe even collabing with Keith for it 👀🌈🔥

[@jlittlejohn97]

Most veggie burgers aren't actually trying to replicate meat burgers -- like Jen said, they are just a savory thing to be able to put on a bun. There is a lot of coded language in the names of products that try tell you whether it's trying to imitate a meat or trying to fill the niche of a meat product. it's super inconsistent across brands and normally you just have to look at the picture xD

[@aictopus]

I've had experience with Aldi's meatless offerings and....well....I've had some of the worst things from there lol. It has been a couple of years since I really had any of them but I sure hope they improved. It's cool that Aldi has options but they've given me nightmares a few times.

[@foxy6481]

You better werq. I get so excited when you two post. lol. I'm especially excited for this one. The ads almost over, better start watching! :D

[@jeto3557]

Great video. I’m just learning about vegan food and cooking. Fun ❤😊thanks

[@monicahyland8641]

I’m glad Jorn is there to balance out the Kitchen 😂

[@juliannacarvalho4319]

Aldi’s meatless options easily save us $100 a month, you should revisit during vegan week!

[@nickiefetzer8312]

At least Kristen approached this tasting with an open mind🤣😂🤣

[@couch2558]

Generally i avoid meatless "meats" like the plague. There's enough good food without meat that I just go for those. If you want a protein dense meat substitute, I strongly suggest tofu. Western media made fun of it a lot, but its actually pretty good, you just gotta prepare it well.

[@SuperTiny98]

I can’t believe you guys found all of these. All of my local Aldi stores only have the meatballs and maybe one veggie burger

[@cdocenko]

I freaking love those meatless meatballs! They're great in a crock pot with some sauce

[@melinewaller1129]

How is it that the band Gym Class Heroes popped into my head the other day and now Kristen and Jen are singing food parodies of their song???

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Kristin line reading some of the items featured today >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[@julieblair7472]

The problem with the literal "veggie" patties is that yr not getting much protein in the meal, and there are much better ways to have some veggies, so why bother.

[@jbzhummerh2gamer]

My mom used to get burgers with bits of cheese in them. They were great.

[@heyummrandommuch]

Hey, what about the ALDI Finds section? And the freezer section! They have weird and good stuff in both of those.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

7:32 I’m not going to take in this Bell Pepper Slander 😂

[@JacquelineFColman]

I actually prefer my veggie burgers to look and taste like veggies. I never liked beef burgers, and it assures me that the burger is actually vegetarian when I can see the whole veggies inside. That is why I don't like Beyond and Impossible. They look and taste too much like meat.

[@ultimadeplete8299]

Oh I'm the total opposite, I want it to taste as much like meat as possible!

[@4wayStopEnforcement]

The zesty Italian meatballs actually slap if you hash them up and cook them in some fat like meat crumbles. Sooooo good and gets weird of any soggy texture. And ya…the patties mostly suck. Better off making your own.

[@italiana626sc]

I urge others to please evaluate meatless products not as they compare to meat, but just think of them as a separate group. I really dislike when people have a predetermined mindset - looking at you, Kristen - that it's "supposed to be like a burger (or whatever)" and hate on it when it's not. Just take it for what it is and understand that we vegetarians and vegans enjoy most of them! Thank you, Jen, for being open-minded.

[@vgala2014]

Could not agree more!

[@triangleshiny]

i mean i get what you're saying, but by selling it as a meatless burger/patty/chicken tender and directly attempting to replicate that texture and flavor they are explicitly inviting you to draw that comparison. it's one of the criteria they're evaluated against because that's specifically how it's marketed, not just because.

[@malyssa_]

Yes!!! I've been vegetarian for so long - these taste delicious to me and I hate how people don't give them a chance. I do understand that for a meat eater the texture can be a challenge. It's kind of why I don't care for Beyond/Impossible - they seem too close to the real thing and it freaks me out.

[@mixelle_0]

It’s the same with vegan cheese. I think it succeeds at what it is, fake cheese; some are better than others of course, but it’s never going to be 100% like real cheese and thats okay for me. Once people get over that then they can probably appreciate it more or not ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@msbonsaihuman]

Yeah, the ones that were just vegetables are not meant to taste like meat! This was a cringey watch.

[@laylalou1000]

Yay I love the veg videos!

[@emilyobryant5083]

I am obsessed with Aldis!!!!!

[@laurenschenck5355]

MY FAVORITE WOMAN ARE BACK!! LUV U GUYS!!! ❤️❤️🎅🏻🎄🎄💚❤️❄️❤️🎅🏻🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁🎄🎄💚❤️❄️❤️💚🎄☃️🎁🎁🎁🎁🎄🎄💚💚💚🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁🎁☃️🎁🎄🎄🎅🏻❤️❄️❄️❄️❤️🎅🏻☃️🎁🎁🎁🎄💚🎅🏻❤️❤️❤️🎅🏻☃️🎁🎁🎁

[@filzavaid5458]

Yay! Love this! PLEASE do more vegan taste tests (:

[@ghostreyn]

The grey "Chicken" patty reminds me of that spongebob episode where the krusty krab was bought out and substituted the patties with grey goo.

[@shannanigansisme]

I was an art teacher. It's a wonderful way to get away with wearing unusual, flowy or colorful clothes. 😊 Edit: I'm a former art teacher who HATES bell peppers! We have so much in common today. 😅

[@janetowen3429]

Merry Christmas

[@laurenschenck5355]

Kirstin you look gorgeous love ur dress absolutely so GORGEOUS!! You have best style and absolutely queen of fashion!! ❤️🎅🏻❄️🎄🎄🎄❄️❤️💚☃️☃️💚🎁🎄🎄🎄❄️❄️❄️🎅🏻❤️💚💚❤️❤️🎁🎁🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄❄️❄️🎅🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❄️❄️❤️💚💚☃️💚🎁🎄🎄❄️❄️❄️🎅🏻❤️❤️💚💚☃️💚💚

[@aubrey44444]

I like the meatballs. Cut up on a cheese pizza

[@twistedscreamer]

A lot of veggie products taste a lot better when they’re cooking in a pan/air fryer vs a microwave

[@madmudd96]

Aldi REALLY thought they were duping the Morning Star sausage links… they are *funky* 🤢

[@alexiswilczak6197]

I am so 🪴💨 that intro had me giggling like a crazy person

[@Moonchild3g]

So I like veggie burgers with without the buns, with no condiments. To me they taste better that way. I have a texture issue with food, and I find that the veggie burgers are actually a texture. I don’t mind.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Quote of the Day: “Someone is doing imhuman things with vegetables and we must catch them before they destroy the entire village.”

[@viabakerink687]

I’m so glad Kristen hates bell peppers because I too hate them. Everyone thinks they’re soOo great and they are literal trash. 10/10 Kristen!

[@softie.girlie]

6:20 fun fact- all vegan food is cholesterol free, so it's not specific to just that veggie burger

[@PokhrajRoy.]

When is Kristin not dressed as an Art Teacher who lets the Queer kids sit with them when they’re being troubled at recess?

[@FlickiChicki]

All of these need relabeled to include what the actual ingredients and flavorings are. The non descriptive labels hide allergens.

[@FlickiChicki]

“Grill flavor” for example is mushroom.

[@italiana626sc]

Super easy to read the ingredients list and not just the adjectives used to describe the item on the front of the bag.

[@triangleshiny]

@@italiana626sc no it really isn't, as someone who's allergic to coconut. aldi especially only labels coconut as an allergen on *some* products and hides it in the ingredients list for others, so i imagine this is a problem with other allergens as well. not to mention certain allergens are very frequently obfuscated/not elaborated on no matter where you go- some 50% of vegetable glycerin is coconut-based, corn sneaks into tons of products as derivatives (baking powder, cellulose, nonspecific starch), etc.

[@heather482]

Anything that's says " flavors " is a mix of chemicals. Sorry peeps. It's too true and very harmful. Death by a thousand cuts " they " say. Who are " they " idk. Lol. No rabbit holes for me. Peace and love only. Just be aware. Much love ❤❤

[@kathleenhoban9630]

I’m with Kristin I don’t like bell peppers either.