Italian "Veggie Burger" Bake

Italian
The recipe Italian "Veggie Burger" Bake could satisfy your Mediterranean craving in around 1 hour and 15 minutes. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 396 calories, 17g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of kalamatan olives, canned tomatoes, hummus, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the soy protein you could follow this main course with the Brownie Batter Overnight Protein Oats as a dessert.

Instructions

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Heat oven to 350F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
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Meanwhile, on large microwavable plate, microwave burgers uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until thawed.
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Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat until hot.
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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.
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Remove from heat.
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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.
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Sprinkle olives evenly over top.
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Cover tightly with foil; bake 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until heated through.
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Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 15 m.
Servings4
Health Score59
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