Vegetarian Yakisoba

Ingredients

• Carrots, chopped
• Bell peppers, chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, chopped
• 1 tbsp of sesame oil (olive oil will work)
• Cooked whole wheat spaghetti
• Morning Star Chick n’ strips (vegetarian)
• Kikkoman Soy Sauce, about 3 tbsps

Directions

While pasta is cooking, Heat the sesame oil in a pan with the garlic and 1 tbsp of the soy sauce.  Put the  carrots, red and green bell peppers in the pan with the rest of the soy sauce until the veggies start to wilt and soften. Put into a large bowl. Add the cooked pasta, chicken (pre-cooked)  and vegetables. Toss until well blended. (You can add any vegetables that you like; it’s great with cabbage but I was out.)

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Mushrooms were on sale at Central Market this past weekend and I’ve been craving them like crazy.  I  love a delicious and filling meatless burger on a bed of fresh mixed greens with veggie cheese. 

Ingredients: 1 cup mushrooms, 1 cup kidney beans, 1 egg, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, dried oregano & parsley.  Directions: Saute mushrooms in olive oil for 5 minutes, combine all ingredients in food processor then make into patties (4), pan fry until brown on each side.

Any meal that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare is my friend.  This burger with a side of sweet potato fries is perfect for a grill out on a weekend adfternoon!