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

Portion Size: 3 oz. meat over ½ c. couscous Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 1/2 pounds imitation beef strips ½ teaspoon black pepper  1 tablespoon oil 1 large red pepper seeded and cut into thin strips  Wash, trim and cut 1 large green pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips  Wash, trim and…

Portion Size: ½ cup curried beef and ½ cup rice Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 Tablespoons cooking vegetable oil  2 1/2 Pounds imitation  beef strips 2 Medium onions, sliced  Wash, peel and slice 1 clove garlic Wash, peel and mince 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon all purpose flour  1 ceaspoon salt 1…

Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 1/2 Pounds imitation ground beef crumbles 1 diced onion  Washed, peeled and diced 2 Cup of low sodium tomato sauce 2 tablespoons sugar  1 teaspoon oregano  1 Cup of water  1/4 Teaspoon pepper 1 Teaspoon salt  1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 Cup drained low…

Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  1/2 Pound macaroni  For vegan: use vegan pasta 2 1/2 imitation ground beef crumbles 1 Medium onion, diced  Washed, peeled and diced 2 Cans (16 ounce) low sodium tomatoes  2 Cups frozen corn  1/2 Teaspoon salt  1/4 Teaspoon pepper 1/2 Teaspoon cumin  1 Tablespoon chili…

Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 Pounds imitation  ground beef crumbles 1 Small onion, minced Wash, peel and mince 1 Small green pepper, diced  Wash, trim and dice 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can low sodium red cut tomatoes  2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans low sodium tomato sauce  1 (6 oz.)…

Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 1/2 Pounds imitation beef crumbles  2 tablespoons yellow mustard 1-16 oz. pasta   For vegan: use vegan pasta 1 Small onion, chopped Wash, peel and chop 1 cup fat free milk  For vegan: use soy milk  1 cup light cream cheese For vegan: use vegan…

Portion Size: 1 ½ cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 1/2 pounds imitation beef crumbles 1 cup chopped onion  Wash, peel and chop 1 (29 oz.) can low sodium tomato sauce  3 ½ pounds chopped cabbage Wash, trim and chop 1 cup uncooked brown white rice  1 teaspoon. salt  2 (14 ounce) cans…

Portion Size: 1/3 c. ground meat, 1/4 c. refried beans, 1 tortilla, ¼ cup  tomatoes and, ½ cup lettuce each.   Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  1  Pounds imitation ground beef crumbles 2 Cans fat free refried beans (no lard)  1 Small can Ortega chili peppers, drained  2 Cups shredded low fat cheddar cheese  For…

Portion Size: ½ cup beef tips and ½ cup noodles Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  16 oz. package of noodles For vegan: use vegan pasta 2 1/2 lb. imitation beef chunks  1 can evaporated fat free milk  For vegan: use soy milk 2 tablespoons all purpose flour  1 onion, chopped  Wash, peel and chop…

Portion Size: 2 small tacos Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 1/2 Pounds imitation ground beef (crumbles) 1 tablespoon chili powder  1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano  1/2 teaspoon paprika  1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sugar  1 16-ounce can…