Mushrooms
10.0best for breadMeaty texture, great grilled or roasted
Eggplant folds into bread for added flavor and moisture. Look for a sub that brings comparable oil-absorbing density so the crumb stays tender.
Meaty texture, great grilled or roasted
Young green jackfruit; shred for pulled texture in sandwiches, absorbs sauces and spices well
Slice hearts of palm into rounds; tender and neutral, works in stir-fries and grain bowls
Soft when cooked, absorbs sauces well
Cut thick steaks and roast at 425°F; absorbs seasoning well, milder and less creamy than eggplant
Slice into rounds and roast; creamy and sweet when cooked, holds up in curries and stews
Cut thick to reduce slime; gets silky when stewed, works in curries and gumbo
Press firm, cube and roast same way
Slice eggplant thick, salt and roast until crispy; smoky and meaty, great as BLT swap