This is well packaged, and I like the instructions are right on the package.I oiled up a fry pay and put 1.5 cup of the crumbles in the pan, added ~3/4 cup of water and mixed it to absorb the water, no heat turned on.I planned taco's for lunch, so after cutting up some tomatoes/onions/lettuce/cheese into bowls, I added some taco powered spice and 1 cup water (spice package instructions) and heated to strong simmer while mixing. After the liquid was gone, we ate some great tasting tacos.This was very good, and it made enough for 10 tacos easily.I liked that I could treat it as hamburger without the grease.Compared to hamburger, it is expensive, doesn't need refrigeration prior to use.
"Textured Pea Protein, Unflavored."The products claim is that it is a Meat Substitute, so never having made an actual hamburger before(!) Have gamely given it a go in this example!Firstly, the instructions on the front and back of the package, probably should be ignored, they do not agree with each other. I found about a 1:1 ratio was a pretty good starting point. Used a third of a cup. Adding a splash more water until the 'pea protein' seemed to not absorb anymore. I drained out a very small amount of excess, mixed in soy sauce, chopped onions, garlic, salt & pepper. The soy sauce helped a bit with the color! I squished my mixture into a flat pan and baked as one large patty until browning at edges. Between 10-15 minutes. And it was fine. It takes on what you give it! It didn't really stick together like meat may, this could be my method at fault!? It is lacking the fat and is quite lean so it is its own thing of course.. quite happy with it & Can Imagine Spaghetti bolognaise, chili con carne and such will turn out just fine with it. Thank you very much!
As a vegetarian I have tried all sorts of meat alternatives. I like this textured pea protein from AcreMade because it is only pea protein – nothing else. If you have used TVP (textured vegetable protein) in the past, you will be very familiar with using this product. It is dried and you need to reconstitute it. Trader Joe’s has a similar product, but theirs is already seasoned. You will need to flavor this one to make it taste like anything. With this one, you control what you put in it. I used 1 cup of pea protein to ¾ cups liquid. The directions do not say hot/boiling water (I used veggie broth). Since I have always used simmering water for reconstitution of TVP I went ahead and did what I always do. I would recommend hot liquid for this step. It constituted in 5 minutes and had a firm texture and bland taste. I then sautéed mine with spices, onion, garlic and spinach. I used my “meat” to stuff large shell pasta (I did add an egg and cheese to my mix.) Dinner turned out great.I like having this type of product in my pantry. It is great to have on hand and easy to use. I am able to flavor it to my taste and it is not a soy TVP. Some people have issue with soy products. Just be aware that it is bland to taste and a firm texture until you make something with it.
I needed a vegetarian option for a taco bar at a party and this was the perfect choice!The instructions were super easy and it felt just like making normal ground beef for tacos honestly.I’m not a vegetarian but my wife is and we both thought it was fantastic!
This was delish! My first dish with it was spaghetti. I am impressed! I see other reviews that state the directions seem off for the water ratio but I followed the instructions and there was a small amount of water left after the 5 minutes of hydrating but I just tossed it all into my cast iron pan with a little Miyoko’s butter, basil, garlic, onion powder, nutritional yeast and salt. I cooked it for about 20 or so minutes then added about 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce to help season it more before adding it to more sauce and the noodles. I will be trying vegan tacos with this next. I will definitely purchase this again!
Made spaghetti squash !!
I have bought three packs of the Puris Pantry Pea Protein within the past two weeks. As a vegan food YouTubber, time from time, I am looking for a great meat replacement especially when I want to make a savory dish. I made vegan lamb kofta and they turned out absolutely delicious!
Why did you pick this product vs others?:I wanted something for tacos, or maybe chili, or even spaghetti. Soak for 5 minutes and then cook. No grease. Satisfying to eat, not soggy. Looks appetizing. Shelf stable, easy to bring along on trips. Handy for when the power is out. 1 cup dry mix (half the standard batch) was plenty for the two of us, plus leftovers. Looks like ground turkey, especially with the taco seasoning on it. Very excited to add this to the pantry. Will be buying more.
At first taste, I was definitely concerned about the texture, because after hydrating (using the directions on the package) it seemed a bit firm & unforgiving, yet it did nicely hold the flavor of the veggie broth I used to hydrate it. But, upon sautee with garlic, onions, and the natural sweat of cooked portobello mushrooms, the consistency turned out well. So, you may need to add a little more liquid than recommended. First time trying it today-- used it to make tacos. Will probably get a total of 4 meals out of the 7.9oz bag-- but, several servings per each meal (i.e. 4-6 tacos).
I have been looking for good “meat alternative” options ever since my husband started his vegan journey. I am so happy I found this one. It comes dehydrated so at first the quantity seems small, but just follow the instructions and see this product change like magic. The instructions say to add 1.5 cups of water to 2 cups of product. That’s exactly what I did. I made sure to stir it so the product and water mixed well. I let it sit (about 15-20 minutes) while I cooked up an onions and tomatoes base for my dish. The product more than doubled in size in this time. I used it to prepare a vegan “ground beef” and bell peppers dish. It cooked like ground beef normally would, except with a much shorter cooking time. The finished dish looked similar to the one I would make with ground beef. The aroma, flavor and texture were all there without the “meat” tasting strange or rubbery. The product absorbed the spices really well and the dish turned out looking and tasting delicious. Am I switching over to a vegan diet? No, but I will happily eat this alongside my husband. If you are looking to add a “meat alternative” to your vegan options, and are in need of a product that cooks up easily and tastes great, I highly recommend this.
I have been paying for the same type of product sold in smaller quantities, however they all have seasonings I don't always want and salt content that is too much that I usually filter it out, which is a waste. With this, I can control the salt and seasoning, and for a fraction of the price.
It cooks and tastes the same, so I am very happy about this purchase.
Love it! I have it every morning with my oatmeal. Makes getting all my vegan protein needs so much easier.
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We absolutely love this stuff! We use it to make lasagna, tacos, stuffed peppers and so much more. The simplicity of it allows you to season it in so many different ways.
My wife’s a vegetarian so she’s always trying different foods for protein and she is very happy with this. It’s very easy and convenient for her to use to make a “meat sauce” with spaghetti or meat for tacos. Very good value for what you pay. She highly recommends.
As a vegetarian I really like this as an easy way to get extra protein into some of my food. I tried making a vegetarian chili with it and it came out great. It would also work well in a pasta sauce or tacos or sloppy joes. It's very versatile.The instructions are confusing and conflicting though so I had to kind of guess on how much liquid to use. On the front of the package it says to use 3 parts water to 1 part TPP. But on the back it says to use 2 cups of TPP to 1.5 cups of liquid.It's a little expensive for the size, but I love that it's a great source of plant based protein and that it's made in the USA.
Works great and acts the exact same as TVP. We still use TVP sometimes but this is a great alternative if you have sensitivities to soy or just want to add variation into your diet.I’d look up proper water ratios for TVP and apply that here, since the water ratio on the packaging is off a bit.Add your own seasoning and you are good to go. Great protein boost to any dish.
I have been using TVP for years so I thought I’d give this a try. The 3 to 1 ratio worked well for me but I had to let it sit for longer than than 5 minutes. Then I seasoned with some taco seasoning and the tacos ended up being delicious. My son, who is not a vegetarian, even liked them. If you like TVP, you might give this a try. It produces a finer end result than TVP, which I think enhances the flavor.
My family is not vegetarians, and prefer meat in their meals, but i like to use meat sparingly, and this is a great option for that. It cooks up easily, and seasons nicely, and has a decent texture. So for example, in soup or pasta sauce, i replace half the meat with this, and season it all together as i'm cooking, and it was well received.The only reason i took off a star is that the ratio they put on the bag is 3:1 to reconstitute it, and that is WAY off. It can not absorb that much water. If you use water more like 2:1, you get better results.
Do not trust the instructions to use that are on the packaging, one cup of this is plenty to replace 1 pound of ground meat. Find rehydration from other sources. It is usually around 1:1 or 1:1.5 ratio of this to water. There is no taste to this, it is whatever you cook it with and it will absorb that taste. Otherwise, this worked great, I added it to some ground beef to help stretch the meal out to be more cost-effective. My family devoured the meal and there was nothing left over!
Having had some recent shifts in my health and the need to drastically shift my diet, I wanted to give this plant-based protein a try. This is my first time cooking with TPP, so what did I think?Ease of rehydrating: I left it soaking in water while I was prepping other food items, for my first meal, and left it in for closer to 10 minutes, but didn’t see any issue with that.How does it look?: Crumbly. The reconstitution wasn’t ‘great’ but it was okay. Very typical of vegan mockmeats when they crumble.What does it smell like?: kind of bland on its own.What did I make: For my first meal, I went with a sort of chili/soup combo. Bit more liquid involved because that’s what I was in the mood for and it added texture to the chili without changing the flavor.Overall: I like that it’s a single ingredient, high protein, no cholesterol, and free of common allergens (gluten, especially).
This pea protein is an easy addition to dishes. It hydrates quickly and will take on the flavor of whatever you add to it. Good meat substitute.