01
Mushrooms
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Meaty texture, great grilled or roasted
10.0
eggplant substitutes
9 substitutes · avg score 7.0 · Glossy purple (or white, striped) nightshade with spongy, mild flesh that becomes creamy and silky when cooked. Roasted, grilled, fried, or stewed in dishes like baba ganoush, ratatouille, caponata, moussaka, parmigiana, and Asian stir-fries.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Jackfruit
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Young green jackfruit; shred for pulled texture in sandwiches, absorbs sauces and spices well
10.0
03
Hearts Of Palm
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Slice hearts of palm into rounds; tender and neutral, works in stir-fries and grain bowls
10.0
04
Zucchini
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Soft when cooked, absorbs sauces well
6.7
05
Cauliflower
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Cut thick steaks and roast at 425°F; absorbs seasoning well, milder and less creamy than eggplant
6.7
06
Sweet Potato
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Slice into rounds and roast; creamy and sweet when cooked, holds up in curries and stews
6.7