Easy Vegan Cooking Replacements

Veganize anything with this handy dandy list. 

Eggs:

• Use crumbled tofu seasoned with turmeric, salt, pepper and garlic instead of scrambled eggs
• Use 2 Tablespoons of Flax mixed with 3 Tablespoons of water instead of an egg when baking
• Other egg replacements for baking, a banana, 1/4 cup applesauce or 1/4 cup pumpkin

Butter/Mayo:

• Vegan butter and vegan mayo should be easy to find and can be used instead of butter or mayo

Milk/Heavy Cream:

• Use non dairy milk instead of regular milk in any recipe
• Use 1 cup of non dairy milk mixed with 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to replace 1 cup of buttermilk
• Use Full Fat Coconut Milk instead of heavy cream

Cream Sauce: 

• Use raw cashews that have been soaked, blended with vegetable broth and seasonings to replace any cream sauce

Cheese: 

• Use Nutritional yeast to give anything a cheesy flavor
• Use pureed tofu seasoned with nutritional yeast, garlic, and lemon juice instead of ricotta cheese

Beef Broth/Stock

• Use vegetable broth instead of chicken or beef broth/stock

Meat: 

• Use crumbled tofu, tvp, or lentils instead of ground beef
• Use mushrooms, tempeh, or coconut flakes marinated in liquid smoke, soy sauce and maple syrup instead of bacon

Worcestershire Sauce:

• Use soy sauce or amino acids instead of Worcestershire sauce

Thicken any sauce: 

• Use a roux made from equal parts vegan butter or coconut oil and flour to thicken any sauce

ALSO SEE: 

Vegan Pantry Staples 

Kitchen Tools 

Vegan Protein Replacements

Tofu Cooking Guide