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Why I Don’t Eat Soy Protein

I’m so sick of soy! It’s NOT the ONLY meat alternative. Soy is everywhere! It’s in almost every single ingredient list I find. The effect on female hormones is why I try to limit how much soy I consume. I’ve found a great meat alternative that DOESN’T contain SOY!

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I’d love to be 100% vegetarian. I really would. I just can’t do it. I love a cheesesteak sub (remembering Maryland…) way too much to ever say “never again.”  …and then there’s bacon. Just forget it. But, I DO eat tons of vegetarian meals. I love incorporating more plants into our diet. See my Vegetarian Make Ahead Meal Plan HERE.


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In the mean time, I’m still sick of soy, though.

For a while there, I was making a meatless meal every Monday night. Over time, one night a week of plant-based dinners has turned into 5-6 per week.

However, I’ve found that most meat-less “meats” are nothing more than some veggies pureed with soy protein. Soy is EVERYWHERE! (Soy milk, soy cheese, soy noodles, tofu, pretend chicken, ‘burgers’, etc.) No thanks.

According to the National Institute of Health,

“Soy’s possible role in breast cancer risk is uncertain. Until more is known about soy’s effect on estrogen levels, women who have or who are at increased risk of developing breast cancer or other hormone-sensitive conditions (such as ovarian or uterine cancer) should be particularly careful about using soy and should discuss it with their health care providers.”

Once again, no thanks.

So, I’ve found an alternative to a meat alternative (hehehe). Well, when making spaghetti at least.

Garbonzo Beans!

It’s almost too simple. The kiddos love it …and it’s good for them.

Sick of Soy Tip:

Pick your favorite spaghetti sauce and noodles. I use rotini a lot since it’s easier for little ones to keep on their fork.

Drained beans in the blender.
***At this point, I like to add a tiny amount of Edible Basil Essential Oil and Oregano Essential Oil. Just one toothpick stuck into the bottle and swirled into the spaghetti sauce is all you’ll need.
***(I use oils EVERY.SINGLE.DAY. Learn more about why I need them here.)
Pour entire jar of sauce on top.
Puree

The texture is meaty and thick and the flavor is great.

The best part is garbonzo beans contain 6 grams of protein and only 1 gram of fat per serving.  They also contain a good amount of folate, fiber, and iron.

Although the sodium is on the high side, it includes the liquid.  That’s drained before pureeing so I’m sure it cuts a lot of the sodium.

One more thing –

yep, now it’s ready.

 

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  1. ArtsyNina says

    June 15, 2011 at 12:48 am

    What a great idea! I always have garbanzo/chickpeas on hand for when I want hummus. I am totally adding them to pasta sauce! (BTW, Newmans Own Tomato & Basil is my fav).

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  2. Ali says

    June 15, 2011 at 12:50 am

    I agree on the soy issue. It really is in everything once you start looking at labels. Garbanzo beans are a very clever idea for a meatless sauce. Great idea Sarah 🙂

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  3. Kristen says

    June 15, 2011 at 2:52 am

    I buy the Reduced Sodium or Organic Garbanzo Beans. Both have a much lower sodium count, sometimes for the same price, sometimes for a just 20 cents more.

    Meat consumption has been linked to increased cancer too. For ovarian cancer, it's processed meat that seems to increase cancer risk. (http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/04/20/us-processed-meat-idUSTRE63J42N20100420)

    For other cancers, like colorectal cancers, it's red meat in general.

    Beans are the safest choice by far, and Garbanzos are so versatile! Thanks for sharing your sauce – I'm excited to try it!

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  4. Katie says

    June 15, 2011 at 4:03 am

    I'll have to try this! I make my own spaghetti sauce that is really good and SUPER easy but it is meatless. I'll have to give this a try. 🙂

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  5. Sandy aka Doris the Great says

    June 15, 2011 at 10:56 am

    Something else people should know about soy is that you should not eat it or drink soy milk if you are on thryroid medication. Soy mimics the effects of thryroid so will mess with your meds.

    I love chick peas; there are so many wonderful ways to eat them. I'll remember the spaghetti sauce tip! Thanks.

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  6. The Cannary's says

    June 15, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    YUM – that looks good and I bet my peeps would eat it without complaining. You can also cook your own chickpeas int he crock pot and control the salt that way. Did you know that people with thyroid disease (mostly women) should not eat or drink soy, also? It's pushed all the time like women everywhere need it and some of us def do not!

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  7. Julieanne says

    June 16, 2011 at 9:25 pm

    cool! garbanzo beans are so healthy. My husband says it isn't dinner unless there is meat… I wonder if I can fool him 🙂

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  8. Beth says

    June 17, 2011 at 2:35 am

    Sarah, That sounds good, and healthy too. Thanks for sharing.
    Blessings, Beth

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  9. Chef in Training says

    June 17, 2011 at 3:47 am

    Yum! sounds good! thanks for the great recipe! I found your blog through a link party and LOVE it! I am your newest follower and would love it if you would check out my blog and follow me too! Thanks!
    -Nikki
    http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

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  10. Jenny says

    June 17, 2011 at 4:18 am

    I am going to try this – never thought of using beans in spaghetti sauce! I like to do my beans from dried since I have a heart condition and have to keep the sodium down. Plus, if you just soak them overnight, rinse then throw in the crockpot until done, they don't get all mushy. You can then drain them and portion them out in freezer bags so you always have some ready. Saves lots of money, too. Win win!

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  11. Eftychia says

    June 17, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    We have the same taste in food, so don't worry about not being a vegetarian… 🙂

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  12. mrs. c says

    June 17, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    You discovered my trick! Only I never thought of chickpeas, I just used to grind up lots of veggies in my spaghetti sauce! Great minds think alike.

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  13. Baking Serendipity says

    June 19, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    I have been loving chick peas lately, but haven't used them in spaghetti! So trying this 🙂 Glad to have found your blog!

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  14. Amanda-The Sweet Details says

    June 19, 2011 at 10:18 pm

    Hey! Just wanted to invite you over to share one of your wonderful recipes at my link party- Savory Sundays!! Have a great week!!

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  15. Aisling Beatha says

    June 20, 2011 at 8:53 am

    I never thought of doing that. If I want a meat free meal, I use Quorn in preference over Soy.

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  16. Jen says

    June 21, 2011 at 2:10 am

    I feel the same way about soy. I love beans, I am going to have to try this. Thanks for sharing at Fantastic Friday.

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  17. Pamela says

    June 22, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    We've been trying to eat some meals without meat too. I'll have to try this. It's only my husband and I and I'm finding it hard to cook for two without having to eat leftovers for days.

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  18. Christy says

    June 25, 2011 at 3:26 am

    We went vegan recently and keep chick peas on hand for hummus. Tried this tonight and it was awesome! My nonvegan children didn't even notice:-)

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  19. Cheryl @ Sew Can Do says

    June 26, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    Will have to try this – I've been a vegetarian for over 20yrs and I like to look for new ideas to keep things tasty & interesting. Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday:)

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  20. Eileen Smith says

    May 14, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    How did it taste? 🙂 I'm a vegetarian and like to avoid eating soy at every meal.

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  21. zoeszengarden says

    May 14, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    Awesome idea! I try to go meatless once a week, but with 2 of 3 in the house being soy intolerant (as well as having trouble with gluten, sesame, egg and a bunch of other stuff), it can be tricky. I usually just make things that normally don't have meat in them, but I really love this idea- definitely going to give it a try!

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