[Question] I'm trying to build my own recipe for a challenge, can anyone offer a critique or some advice?
The parameters of the challenge are:
Must use an instant pot.
Must feed 4.
Must be vegetarian.
Servings can be no more than 650kcal each. (Max total 2600kcal)
Must be storable/freezable.
The challenge is for a meal planning/food prep group so I’m using frozen or canned ingredients.
Here is the recipe I have right now:
1 box chickpea rotini (900kcal)
1 bag frozen chopped onions (120kcal)
1 bag frozen sweet corn (360kcal)
1 bag frozen peas (240kcal)
1 can sliced Spanish olives (175kcal)
1 can mushroom stems and pieces (60kcal)
1 can diced tomatoes with jalapenos (75kcal)
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (140kcal)
1 carton vegetable broth (20kcal)
Half teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
It’s a total of 2090kcal right now which is 523kcal per serving.
I can still add about 500kcal and I’m thinking about adding some vegetarian cheese because I’m concerned it won’t be creamy enough. I put the tomatoes and olives in because everything had a a similar flavor and I thought adding some contrasting acidity would keep it from being bland.