What's a good substitute for cheese?!
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Answers: I have a recipe for meaty manicotti that calls for hamburger and sausage. And cheese! A whole bag of mozzerella cheese, a whole package of cream cheese and top it off with parmasean cheese. Well I'm making it for my dad, and he can't have cheese, but I know that he'll love the recipe. I was considering very light cheese. But what I'd really like, is to know of a good cheese substitute or something that will add a zest of flavor without the cheese. So far, I put extra onions in and extra garlic too. All ideas are welcome!
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I would say extra vegetables. That sounds really good. I would not eliminate all the cheese, sounds like you are minimizing it well. I would add zucchini and eggplant(if you like it). Also, some potatoes would be good, they would add some richness and creaminess like cheese.
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Imitation Cheese: "Imitation" cheese looks like cheese, has a similar texture, but is usually primarily made from partially hydrogenated oils that may be a detriment if fat consumption is a concern.
Soy Cheese: Made from soybeans, these veggie cheeses are lighter in texture and difficult to use in dishes that require melting, but make great additions to sandwiches or salads. Soy cheese is available in the style of plain or in cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella cheeses and other hard cheese flavors.
Almond and Other Nut Milks are used to make some cheeses that are bland and slightly nutty sweet.
When I'm tasting (and judging) a cheese substitute – here's what I look for:
Low sodium
No or low sugars added
Tastes like natural cheese – not over flavored
Melts well
Not rubbery
SOYCO RICE SHREDS
Typically, as the grandson of a dairy farmer, I don't like artificial cheese – but this shredded alternative is excellent. Made from brown rice, it is soy free, half the fat of natural cheese and low calorie. Melts better than other alternatives. Their best taste is their mozzarella flavor, found a slight aftertaste in their cheddar variety. www.soyco.com.au
Best of the Artificial Cheeses:
GALAXY FOODS VEGGIE SLICES
These soy based organic cheeses use canola oil and are a tasty alternative. Doesn't melt as well as natural cheese, but good on salads and sandwiches. www.galaxyfoods.com
SMART BEAT
A very good non-dairy non-soy fat-free based product that is lactose free that is casein based (a protein). Melts well and tastes good. www.smartbalance.com
As a cheese lover myself, I would totally feel awful if I couldn't have it. I can't imagine what else I would eat.
My best suggestion to you is to try a soy-based cheese imitation product, though I can't recommend a certain kind. I'm sure an imitation cheese must exist out there, since there is soy milk and even soy-based turkey breast imitation (I've had it before).
As for your extra onions and garlic, sounds good. I'd try to add some spices in there, as well.
Good luck! :)
make a red spaghetti - - marinara sauce and add lots of mixed vegetables like a casserole add biscuits on top call it a cobbler (??)