I was wandering around Whole Foods today and noticed Gimmee Lean products. Looked interesting but I wanted some feedback from all of you before I spent the money.
Anyone here use this product? What is the taste like??
It's alright. Nothing to write home about. The "ground meat" is okay as a sub in things like spaghetti sauce. But I really disliked the "sausage" flavor. I tried eating it, but had to pitch it out.
I'm not a vegetarian, but still eat a lot of soy and veggie products, mostly for health reasons. I don't eat much red meat. The meat I eat the most of is chicken and fish. But with red meat, I'm always on the lookout for a substitute to reduce fat and calories. I eat a lot of Boca and Morningstar Farms products, that sort of thing. So I wanted to try the Gimme Lean meat crumbles to see if they'd make a good sub and, in my opinion, it all depends on what you're cooking.
Best thing to do is just give it a try to see how you like it. I can take it or leave it (definitely 'leaving' the sausage flavor) but some people really like it.
i've only tried the sausage style stuff and I liked it when I made McMuffins with it. I always topped each patty off with a dash of Tabasco to give it some bite..
It sure is messy though. I get the Morning star farms sausage patties at Trader JJoe's and theya re cheaper and less hassle than the Gimme lean ones.. already formed into patties, but theya re a few more calories.
I have come to the conclusion that I am allergic to the beef one. I bought a tube and made up a bunch of stuffing for bell peppers with it. I then froze the peppers to bring for my lunch. I was starting to get headaches after lunch. It took me a time or two before I realized with it was. Apparently the estrogen levels in it send my body into some sort of overdrive. I know. I know. It's all in my head. (bad attempt at a joke there).
I tried the sausage one. It's OK. I won't bother again.
As far as the Boca and Morningstar brands, I don't like either one of them. I just can't get past the cardboard taste.