Vegetarian Homemade Hamburger Helper
Introducing the ultimate vegetarian homemade hamburger helper, your new go-to comfort meal that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Imagine sinking your teeth into a rich, savory, and utterly satisfying dish that’s not only packed with protein but also vegetarian-friendly. And you won’t believe it has 37g of protein per serving. Yes, it’s possible to have a high protein hamburger helper without any meat, and it’s so flavorful you won’t miss a thing.
Servings: 1
Calories: 460kcal
Ingredients
Meat Sauce:
- Olive Oil Spray
- 52 g Frozen Veggie Crumbles (MorningStar Farms)
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Dried Basil
- ½ tsp Dried Parsley
- 236 g Fat Free Marinara Sauce (Whole Foods)
- 55 g Low Fat Cottage Cheese (Good Culture)
- 2-3 tbsp Water
- 28 g Reduced Fat Mexican Shredded Cheese (Weight Watchers)
Assembly:
- 56 g Protein Bow Tie Pasta (Barilla)
- Green Onion (sliced)
- Crushed Red Pepper
Instructions
- Boil your pasta according to package instructions. I typically like to boil 2 servings of pasta at a time for the week and then use them for different recipes. Or double this sauce recipe and meal prep 2 servings of this and have it ready to go for the week!56 g (2 oz) Protein Bow Tie Pasta
Meat Sauce:
- In a pan on medium heat, spray in your olive oil.Olive Oil Spray
- Add in the frozen vegetarian crumbles and sauté for 2-3 mins.52 g (0.5 cups) Frozen Veggie Crumbles
- Then add in your spices and marinara sauce. Mix and simmer on low heat.1/2 tsp Garlic Powder, 1/2 tsp Dried Basil, 1/2 tsp Dried Parsley, 236 g (1 cups) Fat Free Marinara Sauce
- Meanwhile in a blender, blender together your cottage cheese and water to create a smooth cream.55 g (0.25 cups) Low Fat Cottage Cheese, 2-3 tbsp Water
- Pour it over your sauce and mix. Next, add in your shredded cheese (you can save some for topping) and melt it in.28 g (0.25 cups) Reduced Fat Mexican Shredded Cheese
Assembly:
- Finally add in your cooked pasta and toss in the sauce.
- Plate and top with sliced green onion, your remaining cheese, and crushed red pepper.Green Onion, Crushed Red Pepper
Video Tutorial
Nutrition Information
Vegetarian Homemade Hamburger Helper
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
460
% Daily Value*
Fat
10.2
g
16
%
Saturated Fat
3.8
g
24
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Cholesterol
22.5
mg
8
%
Sodium
1380
mg
60
%
Potassium
1030
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
60.5
g
20
%
Fiber
12
g
50
%
Sugar
12
g
13
%
Protein
37
g
74
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.