Baked Mozzarella Butter Chik’n

Sound too good to be true? Well, it almost is. I got the idea from a co-worker who had created a non-vegan version. It sounded delicious and I knew it could easily be veganised (and healthier). Strap yourself in because this dish is absolutely packed with flavor. And it goes great with green beans. Serves 2 at around 250-320 calories a serving (depending on if you use 1 or 2 TBS butter and weather or not you add sundried tomatoes).

What you’ll need:

• 1 bag of MorningStar lightly seasoned Chik’n Strips
• 1 or 2 TBS Earth Balance or other veg spread
• 1/8 block Vegan Mozzarella
• a few leaves of fresh basil (chopped)
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• sundried tomatoes (optional)

Preaheat oven to 350°. In small sauce pan, roast garlic for a few minutes, then add butter and simmer a few minutes.

In bottom of a bread pan, place chik’n strips. Grate vegan ‘rella over chik’n. Top with basil. Then pour melted butter and garlic on top. Add a few sundried tomatoes on top (chopped if desired). And top with freshly ground pepper, to taste.

Bake for about 20 minutes. Then, if you desire crispier chik’n, broil for a few minutes.

That’s all there is to it.