Quick & Commerical Not-Chicken

Sometimes, omnivores look at your plate like you're eating unnatural, disgusting things. Telling them that you're eating "mock meat" or "fake meat" or "meat substitute" just seems to make it worse. But really, all you're eating are vegetables and grains--and maybe ones that are arranged to look very much like the omnivore's plate...

Behold: Gardein's "Herb Dijon Chick'n" over a bed of saffron rice (pinch of saffron, S&P, bay leaf), surrounded by steamed broccoli (S&P).

Got to get that interior shot.

The "chick'n" was very meat-like, so that was worth the money, but the sauce in this packet was incredibly disappointing. I was thinking it was going to be good with all the sodium and whatnot; but, instead, it was sort of: "Yeah, I got a hint of dijon, but the herbs are missing."

So, if you intend on buying and preparing these, consider rubbing the chick'n filet in a mild chili sauce (the package says it is already marinated in red bell pepper flakes) and/or a savory, dry rub (think thyme, sage, marjoram, and/or rosemary). In addition, before simmering the sauce, prepare some minced fresh herb, a bit of Dijon mustard, and a small clove of garlic (minced & sauteed) to add to it.

Anyways, despite my criticisms, it wasn't a bad meal and I like need the occasional bit of convenience food.



It's vegan Mofo, and this is all I'm posting besides some lame runny natural PB post. It's a shame, because I've actually made more interesting things...