Posts by Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates

Portion Size: ½ c. on 1 small bun Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 1/2 Pounds imitation  ground beef  1/2 Cup minced onion Wash, peel and mince 1/2 Cup celery Wash, trim and chop fine 1/2 Cup green pepper Wash, trim and chop fine 1 (6 oz.) tomato paste ¼ cup light corn syrup…

Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  1 can evaporated fat free milk For vegan: use soy milk  1/2 cup light sour cream  For vegan: use vegan sour cream 2 tablespoon flour 2 1/2 lbs. imitation ground beef crumbles 1/2 teaspoon basil or thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper  1 tablespoon…

Portion Size: 1 cup  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 1/2 pounds imitation beef crumbles 1 large chopped onion  Wash, peel and slice 1 teaspoon garlic powder  1 teaspoon salt  1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 cups canned low sodium tomato sauce 2 ( 8oz.) light cream cheese.  For vegan: use vegan cream cheese 1 tablespoon…

Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 1/2 ounds imitation beef crumbles  1 large chopped onion  Wash, peel and chop 2 cups whole kernel corn  Fresh or frozen ¾ cup low sodium tomato sauce  1 large jar mild salsa (4 cups) 1 tablespoon chili powder  1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon…

Portion Size: 4 oz.  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 1/2 Pounds meatless meatballs.  1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons minced onion Wash, peel and mince 1/2 cup cooked  rice May use brown rice 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cans low sodium tomato sauce  1 teaspoon basil 1 tablespoon sugar  1 teaspoon garlic powder  1 teaspoon…

Portion Size: 4 oz.  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 1/2 Pounds meatless meatballs  1 ½ cups low sodium vegan beef broth (contains yeast)  2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 3 tablespoons margarine For vegan: use vegan margarine ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: Steps: Directions:  Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance…

Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 Cups, uncooked pasta  For vegan: use vegan pasta 2 1/2 Pounds limitation  ground beef crumbles 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.  1 Cup chopped onion Wash, peel and chop 1 ( 8oz.) fresh mushrooms  Wash, trim and slice 1 can fat free evaporated milk  For vegan:…

Portion Size: 1 cup  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 Pounds imitation ground beef  1/2 Pound low fat ricotta cheese  For vegan: use vegan ricotta cheese 1 Pound shredded low fat Mozzarella cheese  For vegan: use vegan Mozzarella cheese 1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese  For vegan: use vegan Parmesan cheese 1 (67 oz.) Jar prepared…

Portion Size: 4 oz. patty on bun Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 1/2 Pounds limitation ground beef  or veggies patties 8 Hamburger buns  For Vegan: use vegan buns.  Optional ingredients to add to hamburgers sliced onions sautéed mushrooms sliced cheese sliced tomatoeslettuce catsup, mustard, mayonnaise For Vegan: use vegan cheese and vegan mayonnaise Directions: Steps: Directions:  Critical…

Portion Size:  2 halves with toppings Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  8 whole wheat English muffins  (contains yeast) Plant based ingredients only 2  Pounds imitation Ground beef crumbles 12 Oz. low fat Mozzarella cheese  For vegan: use vegan mozzarella cheese 1 Large jar low sodium pizza sauce  (plant based ingredients only)  1 teaspoon Garlic…