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

Portion Size: ½ cup stroganoff and ½ cup noodles  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 1/2 Pounds imitation beef chunks 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon grated onion Washed, peeled and grated 1 Pound sliced mushrooms  Washed, trimmed and sliced 1/2 Teaspoon salt  1/4 Teaspoon pepper 1/2 Teaspoon basil  1 Cup light sour cream…

Portion Size: 1 cup  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 1/2 Pounds imitation beef chunks ¼ cup all purpose flour 2 Tablespoons vegetable cooking oil  4 cups cubed potatoes  4 cups mixed (frozen peas, carrots, corn and green bean variety) vegetables 2 onions, cut into wedges  Wash, peel and cut into wedges 3 teaspoons…

Portion Size: ¾ cup  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 1/2 pounds meatless beef strips 1/3 cup Lite Soy Sauce ¼ cup sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup vegetable oil  4 green  Onions, sliced Washed, trimmed, and sliced thin 3 tablespoons sesame seeds Directions: Steps: Directions:  Critical Control Point / Quality Assurance 1…

Portion Size: 3 oz. boneless meat, ½ cup pasta, ½ cup vegetables (approx. 1 ½ cups) Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2  ½ lbs. imitation beef chunks 1 lb. spaghetti Vegan: use vegan spaghetti 1/2 cup reduced-sodium  soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil ¼ cup hot water 1 tablespoon vegan beef bouillon ¼ cup…

Portion Size: 1 cup (1/2 cup pasta ½ cup meat mixture) Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 1/2 Pounds imitation beef chunks 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.  2 Tablespoon olive oil 1 cup onion, chopped Wash, peel and dice. 1 cup green bell pepper Wash, trim and slice.  1 cut tomato sauce…

Portion Size: 2 fajitas with 1 (1 whole grain tortilla) plus 1 1/2 oz. Meat for a total of 2 tortillas and 3 oz. meat. Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 1/2  Pounds imitation beef steaklet, cut into thin strips  Trim all visible fat.  16 (6 inch) flour tortillas Check label: (no lard)  2…

Portion Size: 3 oz. meat plus 1 oz. pepper (approx. ½ cup)  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 1/2 Pounds imitation beef steaklet Trim all visible fat 2 large green bell peppers Wash all produce thoroughly before cutting. Core and slice.  1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.  1 Tablespoon…

Portion Size: 1 Carnitas with 1 ½ Starch (1 whole grain tortilla and potato) 3 oz. Meat  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 1/2  Pounds imitation beef strips 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas  Check label -not prepared with lard for vegetarian 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 3 Tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 Teaspoon hot pepper sauce…

Portion Size: 2 cups (3oz. meat, 1 starch, vegetable, plus broth) Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 ½ Pounds meatless  beef, chunks ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 Tablespoons flour 1 cup celery, diced Washed, trimmed and diced 1 large onion, diced Washed, peeled and diced 2 cups carrots, …

Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 1/2 Pounds meatless beef strips, cooked Trim all visible fat. Cut into ½ inch pieces.  1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.  1 tablespoon oil 2 cups low sodium vegan beef broth (contains yeast) 1 8-ounce fresh mushrooms Wash, trim and slice 2 cups…