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Meatless Monday: Chik’n Parmesan Burgers

May 10th, 2010

Today’s post is more of a dinner suggestion than a recipe.  While I wholeheartedly embrace Meatless Monday, some of my choices have been a tough sell with the bambinos.  Barr’s family likes the Quorn Chik’n Nuggets so I thought I would work the cutlets into a family-friendly sandwich: Vegetarian Chicken Parmesan.

It was years ago that I first tasted Quorn.  Made from mushroom and egg proteins, it is such as impressive product.  Marco did not even realize it was meatless.

With 150 calories each, Quorn patties are very diet-friendly.  Each cutlet contains 9 grams of protein, 6 grams of fat and 2 grams of fiber.  They can be microwaved or baked in an oven.  Served with a garden salad or some steamed green beans, it makes for an easy, healthy dinner that everyone can bite into.

Quorn Chik’n Parmesan Burgers
Serves 4

4 Quorn Chik’n Patties
2/3 favorite tomato sauce
4 whole wheat hamburger buns
4 oz. fresh mozzarella, cut into thin slices

Prepare the patties according to package instructions.  Warm the sauce in the microwave.  Toast buns.

Layer 1 oz. of cheese slices onto each roll and top with a generous Tbsp. of sauce.  Place one patty on each roll and top with an additional Tbsp. sauce.

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