Main Dish Entrees

APPLE PANCAKES

1 cup pancake mix
1/2 cup soy milk

2/3 cup grated apple 

Combine ingredients in mixing bowl; blend.  Cook pancakes on hot griddle and serve with Cinnamon Apple Topping.  

CINNAMON APPLE TOPPING

3 cups sliced, apples
3 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 

Place all ingredients in coated skillet.  Cook over low heat, turning occasionally until apples are glazed and tender; about 10 minutes. Serve over Apple Pancakes.   


BREAKFAST BURRITO

6 eggs
¼ cup soy milk
2 tablespoons minced onion
¼ teaspoon ground sage
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon pepper
8 ounces bulk sausage
8 large flour tortillas, warmed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Salsa 

Spray skillet with vegetable cooking spray.  Heat skillet over medium heat.  Beat eggs, soy milk, onion, sage, thyme and pepper in medium bowl with a wire whisk.  Pour into heated skillet and cook, stirring frequently until eggs are cooked and scrambled.  Remove eggs from skillet and set aside.  Place sausage in skillet and cook until sausage is browned and fully cooked.  Remove from pan and drain.  Add sausage to scrambled eggs and toss slightly.  Place about ½ cup scrambled egg mixture on each tortilla and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of cheese.  Roll tortilla into burrito and serve with salsa.   Makes 8. 


CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP

6 cups low chicken broth
2 cups water
2 pounds chicken thighs, remove skin
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped leeks
1 can (15 ounces) yellow soy beans
1 package (16 ounces) frozen cauliflower, broccoli, carrots vegetable blend
1/2 cup edamame
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 package (16 ounces) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
5 whole mushrooms, quartered
1 cup packed spinach, thinly sliced
Garnish:  shredded Parmesan cheese

Combine chicken broth, water, chicken thighs, garlic, leeks, soybeans, frozen vegetables, edamame, green oions and basil in slow cooker.  Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours until chicken is done.  Remove cooked thighs; debone and cut meat into pieces and return meat to slow cooker.   Add tortellini, mushrooms and spinach cook about 30 minutes until tortellini is tender.  Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.  Serves 6 to 8.


Clam Chowder

3 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 (8 oz) bottle clam juice
1 cup water
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 (10 oz) cans whole clams with juice
¾ cup plain soy milk
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup plain soy milk
¼ cup soy flour blend

Sauté bacon in 4½ -quart soup pot; until nearly crisp.  Add onion and celery; cook until onions are translucent.  Add clam juice, water and potatoes; simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.  Add clams, soy milk and heavy cream; heat until mixture is thoroughly heated but do not boil.  Blend ¼ cup soy milk with ¼ cup soy flour blend until smooth; add to hot mixture and cook 3 to 4 minutes until mixture thickens slightly.  Garnish with additional crumbled bacon or chopped parsley.   
Serves 4.


CORN POTATO CHOWDER

4 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
¼ cup margarine
2 cans (14 ½ oz each) cream-style corn
6 medium potatoes peeled, cubed and cooked
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 cups plain soy milk
1 package (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese

Place bacon and onion in Dutch oven or soup pot; cook until bacon and onion are tender. Stir in margarine. Add corn, potatoes and seasoning. Add milk and heat thoroughly. Stir in cheese and blend. Makes 6 servings.


EASY FRENCH TOAST

¼ cup margarine
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
¼ cup vanilla soy milk
6 1-inch thick slices French bread
Powdered Sugar
Fresh Fruit

Place margarine in baking dish. Melt margarine in microwave. Place brown sugar in small bowl and mix with cinnamon; sprinkle over melted margarine. Combine eggs and milk in pie plate and mix with fork. Dip bread slices in egg mixture to coat both sides; lay slices over sugar mixture in baking dish. Pour remaining egg mixture over bread slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate over night. Place covered baking dish in oven and bake at 375 degrees for about 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and fresh fruit. Makes 6 servings.


ELEGANT SCALLOPED CORN

1 can (14.5 oz) cream style corn
1 cup cracker crumbs (about 20 saltine crackers crushed)
1 cup shelled edamame
1/3 cup diced celery
1/3 cup diced sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
½ teaspoon onion salt
2 eggs beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup plain soymilk

Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl. Pour into a greased 8x8x2-inch or 2 quart baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted comes out clean.

Adapted from Soyfoods Council Recipe


Favorite Soybean Chili 

1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 pound ground beef
3 (15 oz.) cans soybeans
2 (14.5 oz.) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt 

Cook onions and ground beef until meat is browned. Drain.  Add remaining ingredients.  Bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer for 60 minutes.  Serves 6.


FOCACCIA DOUBLE BEEF SANDWICH

1 package (8 oz) soy cream cheese
8 sun-dried tomatoes (ready to eat), chopped
¼ cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 round focaccia bread
4 leaves leaf lettuce
4 ounces deli cooked roast beef
4 ounces deli cooked beef pastrami
4 slices provolone cheese
4 slices tomato
Red onion rings
Fresh spinach and/or basil leaves

In mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, chopped dried tomatoes, onion, feta, garlic and basil.  Split focaccia bread horizontally and spread with cheese mixture.  Layer lettuce, roast beef, cheese, beef pastrami, tomatoes, onion rings and fresh basil and spinach.  Add top half of focaccia.  Cut into wedges to serve.  Serve 4 to 6.


GARDEN VEGETABLE QUICHE 

1- 9 inch deep dish unbaked pastry shell
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
½ cup edamame shelled soybeans
½ cup chopped broccoli
½ cup grated carrot
½ cup chopped sweet red pepper
¼ cup sliced green onion
3 eggs
1 cup light cream
¼ teaspoon salt 

Sprinkle cheese over bottom of pastry shell.  Top with edamame shelled soybeans, broccoli, carrot, red pepper and green onion.  Combine eggs, light cream and salt; pour over vegetables.  Bake at 325 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.  Remove from oven and let cool about 10 minutes before serving.  Serves 4.  


GARLIC MASHED POTATO
This  recipe was  served at the 2006 Kansas Soybean Expo.

2 heads of garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
10 medium potatoes
1 pound soft silken tofu
1 (8 oz) carton sour cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
¼ cup chopped fresh basil 

Place garlic in a small baking dish.  Drizzle olive oil over garlic and bake for one hour at 350 degrees.  Cool; then separate the cloves; discarding skins and reserving oil. 

Clean and peel potatoes and cut them into cubes.  Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot with water to cover; boil over high heat uncovered for 30 minutes or until tender.  Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl and beat with a mixer on low speed.  While hot, mix in tofu, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, pepper, salt and reserved garlic with oil.  Add milk as necessary to fluff the potatoes; stir in basil and serve immediately.  Makes 8 servings.


GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH PEACH SALSA

Peach Salsa
            2 cups frozen peaches slightly thawed, chopped
            ¼ cup chopped green onion
            2 tablespoon vegetable oil
            2 tablespoons lime juice
            1 can (4 ounces) whole green chilies, coarsely chopped
            1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

4 Boneless Chicken Breast
            1 teaspoon chili powder
            1 teaspoon garlic powder
            1 teaspoon dry mustard
            1 teaspoon paprika
            ½ teaspoon onion salt

Blend all salsa ingredients and refrigerate until serving.  Blend all dry seasoning ingredients and sprinkle on both sides of chicken.  Grill until desired doneness by testing with a meat thermometer. Serve with salsa.  Serves 4.


GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH SAVORY RUB

2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 boneless chicken breasts

Combine brown sugar, paprika, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder in small bowl.  Lightly Brush chicken breast with vegetable oil.  Sprinkle dry rub mixture over chicken and spread to coat both sides.  Place chicken on grill over hot coals about 5-inches from heat.  Cook about 15 minutes per side turning once during cooking.  Cook until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken breast reaches 170o F.    Let meat rest about 10 minutes.

LAYERED SAVORY CHICKEN SALAD
6 cups mixed salad greens
4 Chicken Breast with Savory Rub, cooked and cut into strips
1 cup Gorgonzola cheese
½ cup glazed roasted soy nuts
3 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
½ cup sliced green onion
Raspberry Vinaigrette

Place half of mixed greens into salad serving bowl and layer with half of chicken, cheese, roasted soy nuts strawberries and green onion.  Repeat with remaining ingredients.  Serve with Raspberry Vinaigrette as desired.  Serves 4-6.

BUILD-A- CHICKEN WRAP
8 flour tortillas, heated
4 Chicken Breast with Savory Rub, cooked and cut into strips
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
½ green pepper, thinly sliced
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced in wedges
1 cup grated cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded cabbage
½ cup alfalfa sprouts
Barbecue sauce
Ranch Dressing

Place assorted ingredients on tortilla as desired.  Fold tortilla in half; drizzle with barbecue sauce or Ranch Dressing.  Makes 8.


GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH MEDITERRANEAN MARINADE

1/2 cup soybean oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
6 sprigs fresh rosemary, 2-inches long
2 thick-cut center cut loin pork chops, about 2 pounds

Whirl all ingredients except pork chops in food processor for 15 seconds until blended.  Place pork chops in food storage re-sealable bag; pour marinade over pork chops; seal bag and refrigerate for several hours.  Remove pork chops from marinade.   Discard marinade.   Grill pork chops over hot coals to desired doneness or broil in the oven.  Makes two pork chops.

Marinade Nutrition Per Serving: (1 tablespoon): 70 Calories, 0 g Protein, 2 g Carbohydrate, 0 g Fiber, 7 g Fat, 1 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 35mg sodium

Source: SoyConnection.com


GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD AND VINAIGRETTE

Strawberry Vinaigrette
            2 cups sliced strawberries
            ¼ cup vegetable oil
            1/3 cup strawberry preserves
            2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
            1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
Pork Tenderloin
            1 boneless pork tenderloin, about 1 pound
            Lemon Pepper Seasoning Salt
Salad
4 cups fresh leaf spinach
1 cup sliced strawberries
2 avocadoes, sliced
¼ cup chopped green onion

Place all ingredients for vinaigrette in blender container.  Whirl to thoroughly combine.   Season pork tenderloin as desired with seasoning salt.  Grill until desired doneness by testing with a meat thermometer.  Let meat rest about 10 minutes; then slice  diagonally and arrange on bed of spinach with strawberries, avocado slices and green onion.  Drizzle with dressing right before serving.  Serves 4.


HASH BROWN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

1 egg
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
1 cup frozen vegetable blend
1 cup shelled edamame, shelled
½ cup chopped cooked chicken
5 eggs
1 cup soy milk
2 tablespoons sliced almonds 

In medium bowl, combine 1 egg, green onion, basil, salt and hash browns.  To form crust, press potato mixture onto bottom and up sides of lightly greased 9-inch pie plate.  Bake at 375 degrees for 5 minutes.  Remove from oven.  Sprinkle with vegetables, edamame and chicken.  Blend together 5 eggs and soy milk until well blended.  Pour over vegetables and chicken.  Sprinkle with almonds.  Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.   Serves 6.


Hearty Vegetable Soup

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (14 ounces each) beef broth
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (15  ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
1 cup shelled edamame soybeans
½ cup barley
2 teaspoons seasoned salt 

In large soup pot, brown ground beef and onion; drain.  Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer about 1 hour to blend flavors.  Serves 6.


HEARTY VEGETABLE WINTER SOUP

3 medium potatoes, peeled, coarsely chopped
2 cup cubed cooked ham
2 cups water
1 cup frozen green soybeans edamame, not in pod
1 cup carrot, slices
1 can (15 oz.) corn, drained
1 can (15 oz.) green beans, drained
1 can (15 oz.) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz.) chicken broth
1 package (1.4 oz) dry vegetable soup mix
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
 
Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.  Cook on low heat setting for about 6 hours.  Serves 6.


ITALIAN PIZZA SANDWICH

8 ounces Italian sausage
1 cup chopped sweet bell pepper (green, yellow and/or red)
1 clove finely chopped garlic
½ cup onion, chopped
1 cup grated Pepper Jack cheese
½ cup tofu
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tube (13 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
1 egg, beaten

In skillet, sauté sausage, peppers, onion and garlic until sausage is cooked and vegetables are tender.  Remove from heat; drain; let cool. In mixing bowl, blend cheese, tofu and basil.  Stir in cooled meat mixture. 

On lightly floured board, roll pizza dough into large rectangle about 16x10-inch.  Cut into two 8x10-inch pieces.  Spoon half of the meat mixture on each section of dough to within 1 inch of edges.  Fold dough over meat mixture and seal edges of dough and tuck edges under dough.  Place on parchment lined baking pan.  Use serrated knife to make four slits on top of each section of dough. Brush tops with beaten egg.  Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.  Remove from oven and wait 10 minutes to serve. Serve 4.


KANSAS STIR-FRY
1 pound sirloin steak, boneless chicken breast or pork steak, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups broccoli florets
1 cup edamame
1 bell pepper red or green, sliced into 2 inch pieces
1 cup onion slices
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon chicken instant bouillon
¼ teaspoon ginger
½ cup water

Stir-fry meat in large skillet in oil and garlic until meat is no longer pink.  Add vegetables and continue cooking until vegetables are crisp-tender.

In small bowl, combine cornstarch, instant bouillon, ginger and water.  Add to vegetable and meat mixture.  Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.  Makes 4 1-cup servings.

Per cup:  calories 250, 7 g fat (0 g sat fat), 96 mg cholesterol, 250 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 37 g protein (4 g soy protein), 2 g dietary fiber


KICK-OFF SUPER SLIDERS

Sliders:
1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound lean ground pork
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
16 cocktail buns
Leaf lettuce, sliced onion and tomato

Spicy Tomato Glaze:
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
½ teaspoon red pepper sauce, or as desired

Blue Cheese Topping:
¼ cup soy sour cream
¼ cup blue cheese, crumbles
½ teaspoon white vinegar
½ teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
In large bowl combine ground beef, ground pork, seasoned salt and smoked paprika until thoroughly combined.  Shape into 16 small patties; place on grill over medium heat.  Cook about 10 minutes per side turning once during cooking.  Cook until meat thermometer inserted reaches 160o F.  Remove from grill. 

Spicy Tomato Glaze:  combine in small bowl honey, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and red pepper sauce; top each burger with tablespoon of sauce. 

Blue Cheese Topping:  in a separate small bowl combine soy sour cream, blue cheese, white vinegar, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. 

To serve top each cooked burger with Spicy Tomato Glaze and then Blue Cheese Topping.  Serve with lettuce, tomato and onion and cocktail bun.  Makes about 16 sliders.


MARINATED GRILLED BEEF LIME KABOBS
AND VEGETABLE KABOBS

11/2 pounds Boneless Top Sirloin Steak, cut in 2-inch cubes
1/3 cup lime juice
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard

Blend lime juice, vegetable oil, garlic, soy sauce and dry mustard.  Place beef cubes in plastic bag with marinade and refrigerate about 2 hours.  Place marinated beef cubes on soaked kabob sticks; grill until desired doneness.  Serves 4.

Vegetable Kabobs
            Green Bell Peppers, 2 inch cubes
            Fresh Pearl Onions
            Whole Mushrooms
            Zucchini, cut into 1 ½ - inch chunks
            Yellow Squash, cut into 1 ½ -inch chunks
            Small red potatoes, quartered
            Corn on the cob, cut into 2-inch chunks

Thread vegetables on soaked kabobs sticks and grill on edges of grill.


MEXICAN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

8 ounces ground sausage
½ cup chopped onion
2 cup frozen hash browns, thawed
1 can (4 oz) chopped whole green chilies
1 cup Mexican style grated cheese
3 eggs
1 cup soy milk
½ cup soy flour blend
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Toppings:  additional cheese, green onion, bell pepper, salsa and sour cream

In skillet, sauté sausage and onion until sausage is cooked.  Remove from heat; drain.  Place meat mixture into greased 9x9-inch square baking dish.  Top with hash browns, green chilies and grated cheese.  In mixing bowl, thoroughly combine eggs, soy milk, soy flour blend, baking powder and salt.  Pour over meat and hash brown layers in casserole.  Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in center is clean when removed.  Serve with toppings.  Serves 4 to 6. 


MEXICAN SOUP

1 tablespoon dry pork rub
1 tablespoon soy flour blend
1 pound boneless pork, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (15 ounces) soy beans
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans
1 can (15 ounces) red beans
1 can (4 ounces) green chili peppers, diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
Garnish: soy cream cheese, green onion, corn tortilla strips*

Combine dry pork rub and soy flour blend into large plastic bag; add pork cubes and seal bag; coat pork cubes with dry mixture.

Heat vegetable oil in soup pot; add coated pork and saute until pork is browned on all sides.  Add onion, green pepper and garlic; cook until onion and green pepper are tender.  Add beans, green chili peppers, cumin and chicken broth.  Simmer for 30 minutes. Serves 4 to 6.  Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with soy cream cheese, chopped green onion and corn tortilla strips.

*Corn Tortilla Strips:
6 corn tortillas
½ cup vegetable oil

Cut tortillas in half; stack tortillas and cut in strips.  Heat vegetable oil in skillet and fry a few strips at a time until lightly browned; remove with slotted spoon and place on paper towel. 

Soy Flour Blend

7 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup soy flour 
Combine both flours and keep in canister to use for any recipe using all-purpose flour as an ingredient.  Makes 8 cups blended flour
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MINESTRONE

2 slices bacon, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, grated
2 celery stalks, chopped
¼ small head cabbage, chopped
1 cup edamame
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz.) yellow soybeans, rinsed and drained
10 cups chicken broth
¾ cup orzo
Parmesan cheese

Place bacon, garlic and onion in large soup pot and saute about 2 minutes or until bacon is partially cooked. Add carrots, celery, cabbage and edamame; cook until the vegetables are tender about 10 minutes. Add Italian seasoning, tomatoes, soybeans and chicken broth; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add orzo and cook 15 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired. Makes about 10 cups soup.


MUSHROOM SPINACH TART

3 tablespoons margarine, divided
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
½ cup chopped green onion
2 cups sliced mushrooms
4 eggs
1 cup soy milk
1 package (10 ounces) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup chopped ham
1 cup shredded Italian cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Coat a 9-inch pie plate with 1 tablespoon melted margarine.  In small bowl combine seasoned breads crumbs and parmesan cheese.  Sprinkle bottom and sides of pie plate with crumbs;shake out the excess and reserve.  Place 2 tablespoons margarine in medium skillet; add sliced mushrooms and green onion.  Saute for 5 to 7 minutes; remove from heat.  In medium mixing bowl, blend eggs with soy milk.  Add spinach, ham, cheese and seasonings; blend well.  Pour into prepared pie plate; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.  Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.  Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.  Serves 6.


NEW YEAR’S MINESTRONE SOUP  

1 can (14 ½ oz) beef broth
2 cups water
1 package (1 oz) dry vegetable soup mix
1 cup edamame
1 cup frozen corn
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
2 cups cubed cooked beef, turkey or ham
1 cup cooked vegetables
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked small shell pasta

In a large saucepan, heat beef broth, water and vegetable soup mix until boiling. Add edamame, corn, tomato sauce, meat, vegetables and seasoning; simmer for 30 minutes. Add pasta and simmer for 15 minute or until heated thoroughly. Serves 6.


ORIENTAL STIR FRY 

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 large bunch broccoli, cut into flowerets (about 4 cups)
1 package (10 oz.) frozen green soybeans
1 ¼ pounds sirloin steak, cut into strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ teaspoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons water 

Stir fry 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, red pepper strips and broccoli until crisp tender.  Stir in green soybeans and cook one minute.   Remove vegetables and set aside.  Stir fry sirloin steak in 1 tablespoon oil until almost done.  Combine ginger, cornstarch, soy sauce and water in a small bowl.  Add to beef and stir well.  Add reserved vegetables and heat.  Serve with hot steamed rice or Asian noodles.


PARTY SANDWICH

½ cup soft silken tofu
½ cup low-fat ranch dressing
½ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 loaf Italian bread, sliced horizontally
Leaf lettuce
8 ounces thinly sliced deli cooked ham
8 ounces thinly sliced deli cooked roast beef
8 ounces Swiss cheese
1 tomato, thinly sliced wedges
1 green pepper, cut into rings
¾ cup sprouts
Cherry Tomatoes

Blend tofu and ranch dressing until smooth.   Add onion and garlic.  Spread mixture onto sliced bread.  Layer with lettuce, meat, cheese, tomatoes, pepper rings and sprouts.  Top with other half of bread.  Secure with wooden skewers and top with cherry tomatoes.  Slice to serve.  Serves 6.


RANCH WRAP

½ cup soft silken tofu
½ cup lowfat ranch dressing
½ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ cup finely shredded cheese
¾ cup sprouts
6 thin slices cooked turkey
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced wedges
6 flour tortillas 

Blend tofu and ranch dressing until smooth.   Add onion and garlic.  Spread mixture onto tortilla; sprinkle with cheese and sprouts.  Place turkey, avocado and tomato on tortilla.  Fold and cut in half.  Makes six wraps.


SEAFOOD FETTUCCINE

2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons margarine
½ pound shrimp, peeled
½ pound crab or mock crab meat
½ pound scallops
½ teaspoon tarragon
1 teaspoon basil
¼ teaspoon red pepper
¼ teaspoon white pepper
Coarse ground pepper, to taste
1 package (16 oz.) Birds Eye Baby Broccoli Blend frozen vegetables*
1 cup heavy cream
¾ grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces fettuccine, cooked 

Sauté garlic in margarine.  Add shrimp, crab and scallops separately; sauté briefly after adding each; do not overcook. Add remaining ingredients, except fettuccine; heat until hot.

Serve over cooked fettuccine.  Serves 6.

 *Includes sweet green soybeans

 Per Serving:  Calories 498; total fat 26 g; saturated fat 13 g; cholesterol 134 mg; sodium 815 mg; carbohydrate 34 g; fiber 4 g; total protein 29 gram; soy protein 1.6 g.


SLOW COOKER LASAGNA

½ pound ground beef
½ pound Italian sausage
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green pepper
2 (26.5 oz) cans pasta sauce
1 (12 oz) box tofu, drained
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 cup sliced mushrooms, optional
1 (8 oz) package lasagna noodles

Cook ground beef, Italian sausage, onion and green pepper in large skillet over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.  Add pasta sauce to skillet and heat mixture.  Combine tofu, cheeses and basil in mixing bowl.

Place 2 cups meat sauce in slow cooker; break 1/4 of the noodles to fit on top of sauce; cover with 1/3 cheese mixture and 1/3 mushrooms; repeat with 2 cups meat sauce, 1/4 of noodles, 1/3 cheese mixture and 1/3 mushrooms; repeat layers again and cover with remaining sauce and noodles.  Cover and cook on low heat setting for 3 to 4 hours or until noodles are tender.  Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese before serving.  Serves 6.


SOUTHWEST GOBLIN SOUP

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (15 oz.) can yellow soybeans
1 (15 oz.) can black soybeans
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth
1 (11 oz.) can corn and peppers
1 (4 oz.) can green chilies, chopped
1 (1.25 oz.) package taco seasoning mix
Toppings:  grated cheese, corn chips, soy sour cream

Cook ground beef, onions and garlic in skillet until meat is browned; drain.  Place meat mixture in slow cooker with yellow and black soybeans, tomatoes, chicken broth, corn, green chilies and taco seasoning mix.  Stir to combine.  Place on low setting and cook for 4 to 6 hours.  Serve with toppings.  Makes 4 to 6 servings.


SOUTHWESTERN MEAT RUB
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil

Combine brown sugar, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt.  Brush meat lightly with vegetable oil and sprinkle rub mixture over meat.

NOTE:  For a milder variation reduce the amount of cayenne pepper.

SOUTHWESTERN PORK TENDERLOIN
1 recipe Southwestern Meat Rub
1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)
Vegetable oil

Brush tenderloin with vegetable oil.  Sprinkle dry rub mixture over meat and spread to coat both sides of tenderloin.  Place tenderloin on grill over hot coals for direct heat.  Cook until inserted meat thermometer reaches 160o F.    Let meat rest about 10 minutes and then slice diagonally to serve.


SOUTHWEST TORTILLA SLOW COOKER SOUP
Serve with crispy tortilla strips

1 roasted chicken (2 pounds)
1 can (15 oz) black soybeans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz) yellow soybeans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 oz) corn with red and green bell peppers
1 cup salsa
1 package (1 oz.) taco seasoning
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
4 flour tortillas
Optional toppings:  soy sour cream, Cheddar cheese, green onion

Debone chicken and cut chicken into pieces.  Combine chicken, soybeans, corn, salsa, taco seasoning, and onion in slow cooker.  Blend in chicken broth. Cook 6 hours in slow cooker. 

Cut flour tortillas in half and then in ¼-inch slices.  Spread evenly on baking sheet and bake at 375o  for 15 minutes or until crisp and browned; set aside to serve with soup.

Serve soup with crispy tortilla strips and optional toppings.  Serves 4 to 6.


SOYBEANS AND HAM SOUP
2 cups dry soybeans
4 cups water
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
1 cup coarsely chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped potato
1 pound ham shanks
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic

Place soybeans and 4 cups water in bowl and let set overnight.  Drain soybeans and discard water.  Combine soybeans, chicken broth, 3 cups water, carrot, celery, onion, potato, ham shanks, salt, pepper and garlic in slow cooker.  Cover and cook on low heat setting for about 8 hours.  Remove ham shanks and cut meat into pieces; stir meat into soup and serve.  Serves 6 to 8.


SPICY RUBBED STEAKS

2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 Kansas City Strip Boneless Steaks,  cut 1-inch thick

Blend seasonings; add vegetable oil and mix to form a paste.  Spread seasoning on both sides of steaks.  Grill until desired doneness by testing with a meat thermometer.  Serves 4.


SPRING VEGETABLE BEEF STIR-FRY 

1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup broccoli florets
½ cup edamame
½ cup carrot slices
½ cup sweet red pepper strips
½ cup onion thinly cut wedges
1 cup asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup soy nuts or peanuts
Stir-fry sauce 

Stir-fry sirloin steak in skillet with vegetable oil and garlic.  Add broccoli, edamame, carrots, red pepper, onion and asparagus; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes.  Add sauce.  Garnish with soy nuts or peanuts.  Serves 4.


THREE BEAN CHILI

1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 can (15 oz.) soybeans
1 can (15 oz.) pinto beans
1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) diced tomatoes
1 clove minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt

Cook onion and ground beef until meat is browned; drain.  Add remaining ingredients.  Bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer for 60 minutes.  Serves 6.


YOGURT CEREAL BREAKFAST PARFAIT
Quick easy breakfast!

1 carton (6 ounces) blueberry soy yogurt   
1 carton (6 ounces) strawberry soy yogurt
2 cups multigrain cluster cereal 
2 cups fruit (blueberries, sliced strawberries, peaches or bananas)

Alternately place yogurts, cereal and fruit in parfait glasses.   Serves 4


ZESTY CHEESEBURGER SOUP

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion
1 clove garlic
1 can (14 oz.) beef broth
2 cups cubed potatoes
1 carrot, grated
1 cup frozen green soybeans edamame, not in pod
1 can (4.5 oz.) diced green Chile peppers
½ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups plain soy milk
2 tablespoons soy flour
1 package (8 oz.) processed American cheese, cubed
4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled 

Brown ground beef, onion and garlic; drain.  Add beef broth, potatoes, carrot, edamame, Chile peppers and salt; cover and simmer 30 minutes.  Add 2 cups plain soy milk.  Blend ½ cup plain soy milk with 3 tablespoons soy flour until smooth; whisk into hot soup and cook for about 5 minutes or until hot.  Add cheese and stir to melt.  Ladle into soup bowls and top each serving with crumbled bacon.  Serves 6

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