Vegetarian Stroganoff

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups vegetarian beef strips
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 10 large white mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 1 cup low-fat vegetable broth (made strong, i have a "beef" one that's good)
• 1 cup low-fat sour cream
• 1/2 cup green olives, sliced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dill
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 5 cups cooked pasta (egg noodles or rotini)

Directions

1. 1

   saute mushrooms and onions till soft.

2. 2

   add spices, tamari, mustard, and broth. simmer for ten min.

3. 3

   mix cold water and corn starch first, then add to mushroom mixture, stir till it starts to thicken, then add sour cream, olives, and "beef" strips.

4. 4

   heat through and adjust seasonings. add pasta and serve topped with parmesan. goes well with a simple green salad and a crisp white or rose wine.