How to Cook Plant-Based Ground (Beyond/Impossible)

Turmeric: 1/2 teaspoon ground — Add to oil early, blooms in fat
Cumin: 1 teaspoon ground — Toast in oil early for deep flavor
Smoked Paprika: 1 teaspoon — Adds meaty, smoky depth to plant proteins
Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon — In dry rub or seasoning mix
Nutritional Yeast: 2 tablespoons — Add at end for cheesy umami flavor
Ginger: 1 tablespoon fresh grated — Add with aromatics early

🌱 Meat Alternatives

Protein: 20g per 4 oz serving Serving: 4 oz (113g) Category: Meat Alternatives

Preparation

Treat like ground beef, don't overwork. Keep cold until cooking

Storage: Refrigerate, use within 3 days. Can freeze up to 3 months

Method	Temp	Time	Notes
Sautéing	375°F	5-7 min	Crumble into pan, cook like ground beef, drain excess oil
Grilling	450°F	6-8 min	Form patties, grill like regular burgers, don't press down
Blackstone Cooking	400°F	4-6 min	Smash burgers work great, season like regular beef
Air Frying	375°F	8-10 min	Patties, flip halfway, meatballs work too
Baking	375°F	15-20 min	Meatballs or meatloaf, bind with breadcrumbs and flax egg
Slow Cooking	200°F	120-180 min	In chili or Bolognese, add halfway through
Pressure Cooking	250°F	5-8 min	Sauté mode first to brown, then pressure cook in sauce