Healthier And Tastier Meat-Free Meals

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(NAPSA)—Reducing the amount of meat your family eats and creating healthier, tastier, protein-rich meals are easier than Cook time: 15 minutes 2 tsp. canola or vegetable you might imagine. oil % small onion,finely One delicious wayto do so is to use easy-to-prepare, protein-rich products such as those from Quorn. “The products are made from mycoprotein, which is a member of the fungi family,” said Chef Lilia Temple. “In addition to being really tasty, they are all low in fat but high in fiber, and soy-free. I love the soy-free part. Something like Quorn comes in so manydifferent varieties, too—burgers, patties, tenders, grounds— there’s something for every dish. Making just one change to your family mealtime—reducing meat intake—can make such a difference to overall health. And your family won’t even notice.” Here are tworecipes that may soon become family favorites: Quorn Spinach & Mushroom Pizza This delicious, veggie-ful pizza is a healthy, better-for-you alternative to the typical meatball pizza! Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Makes one 12” pizza (6 servings) 2 tsp. olive oil 1 small onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 1 pkg. (8 oz.) sliced Baby Bella or white mushrooms 2 Tbsp. white wine or vegetable broth % tsp. salt % tsp. freshly ground black pepper Dash nutmeg 4 cups baby spinach leaves 6 Quorn Meatless Meatballs % cup prepared tomato sauce 1 prepared 12-inch (10-0z.) 100% whole wheat, thincrust-style pizza crust 1 cup shreddedpart skim mozzarella cheese This delicious pizza is made with mycoprotein that is lower in fat and higher in fiber than those madewith real meatballs. Instructions Preheat oven to 400F 1. Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions, saut 2 minutes or until softened. Stir in mush- chopped(about % cup) 1 cup Quorn Grounds % tsp. garlic powder % cup broccoli florets, chopped 1 box (6 oz.) Shells & Real Aged Cheddar-style Macaroni & Cheese mix 12 small wafer,flat-bottomed ice cream cones(1 box, 1.2 oz. each) Shredded Parmesan cheese, as needed rooms and wine. Cook,stir- ring occasionally, 2-3 more minutes, or until liquid is evaporated. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in spinach leaves until just wilted. Removefrom heat. 2. Place Quorn Meatless Meatballs and tomato sauce in a small saucepot. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, on medium heat 15-18 minutes. Remove Meatless Meat- balls from pot, cool slightly, then cut eachin half; set aside. 3. Spread remaining sauce evenly onto pizza crust to within % inch from the edge. Top evenly with mushroomspinach mixture, then Meatless Meatball halves. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and place on baking sheet (or a preheated pizza stone) and bake at 400 F 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Kiddie Mac & Cheese & Quorn™ Cones This easy recipe turns an old favorite into a fun and wholesome handheld meal! Makes about 6 servings (about 4 cups Quorn Mac & Cheese mixture—2 cones each). Instructions 1. Heat oil in medium skil- let over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook, while stirring 3-4 minutes or until softened. Stir in Quorn” Grounds, garlic, broccoli and % cup water. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and broccoli is just tender-crisp. Cover to keep warm, set aside. 2. Meanwhile, cook Maca- roni & Cheese as per package directions. Stir in Quorn broccoli mixture. 3. To serve, spoon about % cup of the macaroni, Quorn and broccoli mixture into each cone. Top with some Parmesan cheese “sprinkles.” Serve immediately. For more information, visit www.Quorn.us.