I came up with this one out of random bits of things in my pantry and fridge. It is actually a pretty good substitute for beef stroganoff, and I really quite enjoyed it.

Ingredients:

1 package of beef like meat substitute
Note: I’ve used two things here. 1: Smart Strips Steak, by Light Life or 2: Smart Ground Original, by Light Life. Both work, but the Ground Original has a strange texture. I, myself, not really a texture Nazi, but some people just can’t stand a different texture. If that is the case, use the Strips. More “Stroganoff” like anyway. It’s up to you.
1 Onion
Red Wine Vinegar
Olive oil
Worcestershire Sauce
1 can of 98% fat free cream of mushroom soup
1 small container (8oz) of Fat Free Sour Cream
Pasta of your choosing

Optional:
1 green pepper or 1 Zucchini
Salt/Pepper to taste
Extra Mushrooms

Combine the onions and meat substitute in a pan, adding in Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar and Worcestershire Sauce. Saute until the onions are clear, and the “meat” is nice and brown. If you want to add additional veggies, like a bell pepper,  zucchini or extra mushrooms, do so with the onions. I like to add zucchini because it just adds a little hidden goodness. Turn onto low and add in the soup and sour cream, stirring everything together. I keep the stove on a low or warm with this one, making sure everything is warmed all the way through.

Once you get the meat and onions cooking, go ahead and get your water boiling for the pasta, and then add it. The pasta and “meat” should take just about the same amount of time. Once the pasta is done (I like mine a little al dente, especially with this dish) drain and plate.

Enjoy!!

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I love when I stumble upon creating something totally different when going about making a meal. In this instance, I was hoping for a pita/sandwich thing, and ended up with more of a pizza! And I just loved the results!!! Loved Loved. So enjoy!

Ingredients:
1 package cubed, extra firm tofu
Splashes of Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and steak sauce to taste
Sprinkling of Italian herbs
1 pita
a hummus spread (I used artichoke and garlic hummus)
a low fat, cheese spread (I used a low fat Alouette cheese)
Shredded Lettuce
1 small tomato, chopped

Cook the tofu in a pan, with the sauces until warmed, or lightly browned. I like to sprinkle the herbs on too, for extra flavor. I cook them on a medium heat,
and toss around until the cubs are all hot, and covered.

Then take your pita and spread on the hummus and cheese, then cut into sixths. Sprinkle with lettuce, tomato and then the cubes of tofu!

It’s that simple. And it is SO delicious and healthy! This is something great to make quickly, when you don’t have a lot of time, or need to throw something
together. The tofu can be made in advance and stored in the fridge as well.

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