Veggie Loaded American Goulash

Veggie Loaded American Goulash

by | Feb 6, 2024 | Recipes

Bursting with flavor and filled with hearty ingredients, this recipe for Veggie Loaded American Goulash is sure to be a crowd favorite! This hearty one-pot wonder is not only a feast for the taste buds, but it’s also a nutritional powerhouse thanks to the array of vegetables and canned tomatoes. Studies have found that canned tomatoes contain high levels of lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant linked to various health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Alongside their rich flavor, canned tomatoes provide a burst of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as potassium and folate – all of which can contribute to overall health.

This Veggie Loaded American Goulash offers a hassle-free solution that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Get ready to indulge in a comforting bowl of goodness that’s as nourishing as it is delicious! Learn how to make this recipe here.

 

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Veggie Loaded American Goulash

Veggie Loaded American Goulash

This Veggie Loaded American Goulash offers a hassle-free solution that's perfect for busy weeknights. Get ready to indulge in a comforting bowl of goodness that's as nourishing as it is delicious!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Elbow Macaroni, Preferably Whole Grain
  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil, Divided
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion, Diced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 Small Yellow Squash, Diced
  • ½ Cup Broccoli (Fresh Or Frozen), Cut Into Small Florets
  • 1 lb. Ground Beef 90% Lean
  • 8 Button Mushrooms, Halved And Sliced
  • 1 tsp. Dried Basil
  • 1 tsp. Dried Oregano
  • ½ tsp. Kosher Salt
  • ½ tsp. Ground Black Pepper
  • 3-4 Cups Low-Sodium Vegetable Juice (Such As V8), Divided
  • 1 (14.5 Oz) Can Diced Tomatoes
  • Kosher Salt And Ground Pepper (Optional)

Instructions

    1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside. Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and saute for 3-4 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently. Add garlic, squash and broccoli to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally; set aside.
    2. In a large sauce pot, heat remaining tablespoon of oil over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef and cook for 5 minutes, breaking up the meat, until beef is browned and mostly cooked through. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3 more minutes. Add in the squash mixture.
    3. Mix in the basil, oregano, salt, pepper, 3 cups of the vegetable juice and the tomatoes. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add in pasta and stir to combine. Add additional vegetable juice if desired and more salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Make this meal vegetarian by using two cans of beans (any type) drained and
    rinsed, instead of the beef.
  • Recipe approved by Ellie Krieger, Culinary Nutritionist (RD) for Tomato Wellness.com

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

About 2 heaping cups
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 540Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 470mgCarbohydrates: 75gFiber: 2gSugar: 11gProtein: 29g
© Tomato Wellness

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Vegetable and Herb Orzo Salad

Here’s a light summer recipe full of fresh ingredients that are the key to this simple Mediterranean pasta salad. Corn gives the salad an unexpected sweet crunch, while Kalamata olives offer a tangy contrast for a light and healthy side dish or entree.  Try this special summer recipe from Red Gold – Vegetable and Herb Orzo

Ingredients

1 cup orzo pasta, cooked and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans  of diced tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano, drained
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

 

Directions

  • IN A LARGE BOWL COMBINE PASTA, CORN, DICED TOMATOES, BELL PEPPER, OLIVES, ONION, BASIL AND PARSLEY; MIX WELL.
  • IN A JAR WITH A TIGHT-FITTING LID, COMBINE THE OIL, VINEGAR, SALT AND PEPPER; SHAKE WELL. POUR OVER SALAD AND TOSS TO COAT. SPRINKLE WITH CRUMBLED FETA CHEESE.
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COOK: 0 minutes
SERVINGS: 8
 
 
 
 
 


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by | Jul 23, 2014 | Recipes

Pasta and Vegetable Stir-Fry

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Serves: 6
 
Recipe from Red Gold. Low-fat, yet high in flavor, this vegetarian-friendly dish combines the texture of linguine with basil, oregano and parsley. Add some sliced zucchini, chopped onions and top it off with fresh Parmesan and you’ve got yourself a hit. Pasta and Vegetable Stir Fry
Ingredients
  • 1 (8 OUNCE) BOX LINGUINE, COOKED AND DRAINED
  • 1 TABLESPOON EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
  • 2 GARLIC CLOVES, PRESSED
  • 1 MEDIUM ZUCCHINI, SLICED
  • 1 MEDIUM ONION, CHOPPED
  • 2 (14.5 OUNCE) CANS RED GOLD® DICED TOMATOES, DRAINED OR 2 (14.5 OUNCE) CANS RED GOLD® PETITE DICED TOMATOES, DRAINED
  • ¼ CUP CHOPPED FRESH PARSLEY
  • 1 TEASPOON DRIED BASIL
  • 1 TEASPOON DRIED OREGANO
  • SALT AND BLACK PEPPER TO TASTE
  • ¼ CUP GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE
 
Instructions
  1. HEAT OIL IN LARGE SKILLET. ADD GARLIC AND STIR-FRY FOR 15 SECONDS. ADD ZUCCHINI AND ONION, STIR-FRY 2 TO 3 MINUTES OR UNTIL VEGETABLES ARE CRISP-TENDER.
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by | Jul 17, 2014 | Recipes

Stacked Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas

Serves: 4
 
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Ingredients
  • INGREDIENTS
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  • 2 CUPS SHREDDED CHEESE
  • SOUR CREAM AND THINLY SLICED SCALLIONS (GREEN ONIONS) FOR GARNISH, IF DESIRED
 
Instructions
  1. PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 425 DEGREES F. LIGHTLY OIL A LARGE SHALLOW ROASTING PAN OR RIMMED COOKIE SHEET.
  2. PLACE POBLANOS, RED BELL PEPPERS, CAULIFLOWER, SWEET POTATO, ONION, AND CORN KERNELS ONTO COOKIE SHEET. DRIZZLE OLIVE OIL AND SPRINKLE THE CUMIN AND MINCED GARLIC OVER TOP. ADD A GENEROUS PINCH OR TWO OF SALT AND BLACK PEPPER, THEN USE YOUR HANDS TO MIX EVERYTHING TOGETHER. AFTER EVERYTHING IS COATED WELL, SPREAD THE VEGETABLES EVENLY IN THE PAN. ROAST FOR 30-40 MINUTES UNTIL VEGETABLES ARE TENDER AND BEGIN TO BROWN IN SPOTS. STIR OR SHAKE THE PAN EVERY 10 MINUTES FOR EVEN ROASTING. REMOVE PAN FROM OVEN AND REDUCE OVEN TEMPERATURE TO 350 DEGREES F.
  3. PREPARE AN 8X8X2 OR 9X9X2-INCH SQUARE BAKING PAN WITH NONSTICK SPRAY. IN A SMALL BOWL, STIR THE CILANTRO INTO THE SALSA. SPREAD ¼ CUP OF SALSA INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE BAKING PAN. ADD A LAYER OF TORTILLA PIECES, TO COMPLETELY COVER THE SALSA. TOP WITH ⅓ OF THE VEGETABLES, A HANDFUL OF SPINACH, AND ⅓ OF THE CHEESE. MAKE A SECOND LAYER OF TORTILLA, SALSA, VEGETABLES, SPINACH, AND CHEESE. TOP WITH WITH A LAYER OF TORTILLAS, SALSA, VEGETABLES, AND CHEESE. COVER WITH ALUMINUM FOIL.
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Asian Tomato & Vegetable Rice Bowl

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by | Jul 1, 2014 | Recipes

Asian Tomato & Vegetable Rice Bowl

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Serves: 8
 
A tasty vegetarian salad with an Asian flair from Red Gold. RedGold.com
Ingredients
  • 1 QUART VEGETABLE BROTH
  • 7 OUNCES RICE STICK NOODLES, SOAKED IN WARM (NOT HOT) WATER UNTIL SOFT, THEN DRAIN
  • 2 TABLESPOONS VEGETABLE OIL
  • 1 EGG
  • 2 CUP SLICED CARROTS
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  • 3 CUPS SHREDDED CABBAGE
  • SALT AND BLACK PEPPER TO TASTE
  • 1 (14.5 OUNCE) CAN RED GOLD® PETITE DICED TOMATOES W/LIME JUICE & CILANTRO, DRAINED
  • 2 TABLESPOONS SOY SAUCE
  • 2 TEASPOONS RICE VINEGAR
  • 1 TEASPOON SUGAR
  • ½ TEASPOON ASIAN FISH SAUCE
 
Instructions
  1. HEAT THE VEGETABLE BROTH UNTIL HOT IN A TWO QUART STOCK POT. ADD THE RICE NOODLES. SOAK UNTIL SOFT BUT STILL FIRM. DRAIN THE NOODLES INTO A COLANDER RESERVING THE LIQUID.
  2. WIPE OUT THE POT, PLACE ON MEDIUM HEAT AND ADD ONE THIRD OF THE OIL. SCRAMBLE THE EGG IN A SMALL BOWL AND WHEN THE OIL IS HOT, ADD THE EGG. COOK LIGHTLY UNTIL FIRM AND TURN OVER. REMOVE ONTO CUTTING BOARD AND CUT INTO THIN STRIPS.
  3. WIPE OUT THE POT AGAIN AND PLACE IT ON MEDIUM HEAT. ADD THE REST OF THE OIL AND WHEN HOT TOSS IN THE CARROTS AND COOK, STIRRING FOR TWO MINUTES. ADD THE MUSHROOMS AND CONTINUE TO COOK 3 TO 4 MINUTES. ADD THE CABBAGE AND RED GOLD® PETITE DICED TOMATOES WITH LIME JUICE & CILANTRO AND COOK ANOTHER 3 TO 4 MINUTES. SEASON WITH SALT AND BLACK PEPPER.
  4. RETURN THE RESERVED NOODLE LIQUID, SOY SAUCE, RICE VINEGAR, SUGAR AND FISH SAUCE. BRING TO A BOIL.
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