5 sauce vegetarian meat option Recipes

lasagna noodles, uncooked, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, grated, eggs, pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, shredded

black beans, undrained, garbanzo beans, drained (chickpeas), whole kernel corn, drained, red kidney beans, drained , saving liquid, frozen vegetarian ground beef, pre-cooked , defrosted, green taco sauce (or your preference), shredded sharp cheddar cheese (your choice ,i use cheddar), chopped fresh cilantro (optional) or 1/2 cup fresh parsley (optional), green onion , both white and green, large chop, allspice, red chili powder, ground cumin, red pepper flakes , to taste, cornbread mix (or make your own ), egg whites

carrots (sliced or julienned), bell pepper, sliced into strips, stalks celery, sliced, onion, chopped, vegetable broth (or water + boullion), head broccoli, chopped, stalks lemongrass , bruised with meat tenderizer, potatoes, diced (no peeling necessary), dried shiitake mushrooms or 3 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms, in strips, chickpeas (non-tofu protein) (optional), fresh ginger, grated, vegetarian fish sauce (pad thai sauce works), thai curry paste, soy sauce, tamarind paste, coconut milk (don tsp mess with low-fat), fresh basil, chopped, limes , juice of, lime zest, vegetarian chicken pieces (optional) or 1 cup tofu, chunks (optional)

olive oil (or as needed to cover the bottom of the saucepan), onion, finely chopped, red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped (do not substitute green or yellow pepper), chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (can use more ), chopped fresh garlic (the more garlic the better!), crushed red pepper flakes (or adjust to suit heat level), dried basil (rubbed between fingers to release flavors), tomato paste, crushed tomatoes (or use two 14-ounce cans), tomatoes (do not drain), salt (or to taste), fresh ground black pepper (to taste), heavy whipping cream (or more to desired creaminess)