Italian "Veggie Burger" Bake

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (6 oz)
  • 4 frozen soy-protein burgers
  • 3 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-lb bag)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
  • 1 container (7 or 8 oz) plain hummus (3/4 cup)
  • 1 cup crumbled tomato-basil feta cheese (4 oz)
  • 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, on large microwavable plate, microwave burgers uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until thawed.
  • 3
    Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add pepper and onion stir-fry; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Stir in diced tomatoes. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
  • 4
    In medium bowl, stir pasta and hummus until coated. In baking dish, layer half each of the pasta mixture, vegetable mixture and cheese; top with burgers. Repeat with remaining pasta mixture, vegetable mixture and cheese. Sprinkle olives evenly over top.
  • 5
    Cover tightly with foil; bake 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

  • The burgers in this recipe are microwaved for a brief flash to thaw them before the dish is assembled and baked. This step ensures they will heat through during baking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
510
Calories from Fat
140
Total Fat
15g
23%
Saturated Fat
5g
27%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
25mg
8%
Sodium
1330mg
56%
Potassium
390mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
66g
22%
Dietary Fiber
7g
29%
Sugars
10g
Protein
27g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
50%
50%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
35%
35%
Exchanges:
3 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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