Many Russian, East European, German dishes are meat and cream heavy, loaded with cholesterol and saturated fat. By using cashews and multiple varieties of mushrooms, you can save the stroganoff without harming your health.
1tbspMcKay’s Beef Style Instant Broth and Seasoningor other beef- like seasoning
1tbsponion powder
1 ½tbspnutritional yeast flakes
½medium onion, julienned
1cupfresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
1cupfresh shiitake mushrooms, chopped
Instructions
1
Boil and drain pasta according to package directions.
2
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the tofu sauce base. Place the cashews and tofu in a blender with ½ cup water and blend until smooth, adding in the seasonings (Bragg Liquid Aminos, McKay’s seasoning, onion powder, and nutritional yeast flakes). When the mixture is smooth, add the remaining cup of water and blend again. Set aside.
3
In a pan over medium heat, sauté the onions and mushrooms in a small amount of water until tender.
4
Stir in the blended tofu sauce. Warm the mixture, making sure not to boil it, as the mixture will curdle slightly.
5
Serve over the cooked pasta.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings
Serving size
½
Amount per serving
Calories72
% Daily Value *
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium336mg15%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 1.5g
Protein4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
8ozwhole-wheat pasta, uncooked
⅓cupraw cashews
¼(16 oz) package silken tofu
1 ½cupswater, divided
1tbspBragg Liquid Aminosor low-sodium soy sauce
1tbspMcKay’s Beef Style Instant Broth and Seasoningor other beef- like seasoning
1tbsponion powder
1 ½tbspnutritional yeast flakes
½medium onion, julienned
1cupfresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
1cupfresh shiitake mushrooms, chopped
Directions
1
Boil and drain pasta according to package directions.
2
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the tofu sauce base. Place the cashews and tofu in a blender with ½ cup water and blend until smooth, adding in the seasonings (Bragg Liquid Aminos, McKay’s seasoning, onion powder, and nutritional yeast flakes). When the mixture is smooth, add the remaining cup of water and blend again. Set aside.
3
In a pan over medium heat, sauté the onions and mushrooms in a small amount of water until tender.
4
Stir in the blended tofu sauce. Warm the mixture, making sure not to boil it, as the mixture will curdle slightly.
AuthorLife and Health Network