~KiaOoshala

I decided to write down the vegetarian recipes I use all of the time at home. I was trying to show how vegetarian meals can be easy and inexpensive. I think it turned out ok. I'll post a couple of them in this journal, and if you want the rest you can message me or email me. Have a nice day everybody!

Mushroom Lo Mein

Ingredients:
1 package of Melissa's Chinese Noodles
1/4 cup of butter or margarine
1 small package of Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms
4 tbsp of Maagi Stir-Fry Seasoning
5 tbsp of Olive Oil or soybean oil

Instructions:
In a skillet on the range-top, sautee mushrooms in a skillet of olive oil. Burner should be heated to about the highest level. Simultaneously, boil water in a pan on the range-top (burner on the high setting). Water measurements are not exact, just make sure you have enough to boil the entire pack of noodles). Cook mushrooms for about 5 minutes in the 5 tbsps of olive oil or soybean oil (more oil can be used if needed; should cover the entire bottom of the skillet), flipping them occasionally. Then turn the burner off, and let mushrooms simmer in the skillet while you prepare the noodles. Once the water has reached a boil, place the noodles in the pan. Noodles should be boiled and stirred for about 3 minutes. Turn off the burner and drain the noodles. Place drained noodles in a large serving bowl along with the finished mushrooms, 4 tbsp of Maagi seasoning (more or less depending on personal taste), and 1/4 cup of butter or margarine.

Prices:
noodles 3.00
margarine or butter (if you don't have some at home already) 2.00
mushrooms 2.50
maagi seasoning 2.00
olive oil or soybean oil ( if you don't have some at home already) 3.50
Total: $13.00

And...

Zuchini Pasta

Ingredients:
1 package of cavatappi pasta
2 cans of Del Monte zuchini in parmesan and tomato sauce
1 jar of mushroom pasta sauce (any brand)
1 larger can of pitted broken black olives
1 larger can of sliced mushrooms
Additional seasonings added to personal taste: Parmesan cheese, Onion powder, garlic powder, italian seasoning, or cavander's all purpose seasoning.

Instructions:
Bring water to a boil on the range-top, (exact amounts unknown, just enough to cook entire package of cavatappi pasta). Once water has reached a boil, put pasta into the pan and boil until the noodles are tender. Once finished, drain noodles and place them into a large serving bowl. Open the cans of zuchini, olives, and mushrooms and drain well. Place all drained contents into the bowl with the pasta. Add desired seasonings and mix well. Serve hot. Should provide a yummy entree for 3 to 4 individuals.

Prices:
cavatappi 2.00
canned zuchini 2.00
pasta sauce 1.50
olives 1.00
mushrooms 1.00
additional seasonings and cheese (if you don't have them already) 5.00
Total: $12.50