Mushroom Stroganoff over Fettuccine
This hearty stroganoff is made with seitan, a fat-free, high-protein meat alternative made from wheat. Seitan is sometimes called “wheat meat” because of its amazing ability to mimic meat in taste and texture. It is sold in the refrigerated section of natural food stores and many large grocery stores.

Pan-Seared Portobello Mushrooms
Portobellos are meaty and delicious. They lend themselves well to grilling and can be served on a bed of grains, with mashed potatoes, or on whole-grain buns with all the trimmings. Portobello mushrooms are a great source of folate, selenium, and zinc.

Pasta Toss
This quick and easy meal is a "meal in and of itself."

Pasta with Pesto
Homemade pesto made with fresh basil and pine nuts or walnuts served over whole grain pasta.

Penne with Kale, Tomatoes and Olives
This is a delicious pasta dish full of calcium, lycopene and whole grains.

Pine Nut Carrot Blues Salad
The textures and flavors of this salad, we are sure, will make it one of your favorites and it only takes about ten minutes to make.

Protein Myths

Quick Seitan
Mix up a batch of seitan in seconds from gluten flour. A little more expensive than making from whole wheat flour, but very convenient!

Quinoa Tabouli
A twist on this middle eastern favorite dish provides a high protein meal with a great nutty flavor.

Quinoa Tacos
Although quinoa is typically used as a grain, it is actually a seed native to South America. It is high in protein and can be used as an alternative to rice.