Mambo Sprouts

Shepherd’s Delight

Recipe submitted by Joan R. of Waynesboro, VA, for the Mambolicious Recipe Contest 2009.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced (1 cup)
• 1 6-oz. pkg LightLife Smart Strips Chick’n Style
• 3 roasted red bell peppers, diced (1 cup)
• 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto sauce
• 5 cups bite-sized florets of cauliflower, steamed and drained (1/2 medium cauliflower)
• 1 1/2 cups Ian’s Panko Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs
• 4 oz. sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
• 2 lbs. cooked mashed potatoes, according to your favorite method, kept warm

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375° F. (If you need to cook the potatoes for mashing, start them now. You can also steam the cauliflower now, if needed.)
2. In a large non-stick skillet heat the olive oil over medium high heat and sauté the onion and Chick’n Strips until onion is golden and strips are cooked, about 6 minutes.
3. Add the diced roasted peppers, tomato sauce, pesto, and cooked cauliflower. Stir it all together and cook until warmed through.
4. Transfer the mixture to an ungreased 2 quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle the top with the breadcrumbs and then with the cheese.
5. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown. Serve over warm mashed potatoes.

Servings: 6