Gardein Plant-Based Lightly Breaded Turk'y Cutlets, Vegan, Frozen Meat Alternative, 12.3 oz.

Whenever we first tried Gardein products, it was a wonder to both of us. I'm a vegetarian for about 50 years, tending to vegan much of the time. After having just OK veg burgers and beans, Gardein products have an amazing texture and taste. We typically have Gardein products for protein several times each week. Gardeins are convenient to store and easy to cook. I can now purchase them from Walmarts. Easy to cook -- saute or use your air fryer. Go for it!

These cutlets are a very convincing version of “real” schnitzel/milanesa in both taste and texture. Definitely on my permanent “to buy” list. I'd prefer it if the cutlets were larger, but these must be insanely popular with kids so I suppose the size makes sense. For grown ups two pieces are a more realistic serving. I air fried these for 10 minutes at 425°, turning them over once, and they came out well cooked and satisfyingly crispy. Another couple of minutes probably wouldn't have hurt them. Didn't try the gravy – I'm a bit of a schnitzel purist so I enjoy them as is with a squeeze of lemon over them. If you do use the gravy add some sliced mushrooms for a Germanic jäger sauce. Next time I'm going to give them a quick spritz before cooking with that “I Can't Believe It's Not Butter” spray, which can add a more buttery flavor and help with the crispiness. Quick, easy, tasty and more than good enough to please a carnivore as well as a vegan who misses this eternal and nearly universal favorite meal!