Morningstar Farms Veggie Steak Strips

Mmm, fajitas! In an effort to save money, we went to the grocery store tonight instead of going out to dinner. I grabbed a bag of these Meal Starters, some corn tortillas and bell peppers, and a fajita seasoning mix. Less than 30 minutes later, hey presto, we had a delicious dinner!

I like the toughness of the strips, they’re firm but not too chewy. The taste is good, a little bit spicier than I was expecting but it didn’t burn a hole in the roof of my mouth. They are coated with a mixture of spices which taste fine but give the strips a texture I wasn’t crazy about.

I’ve gotten the Steak Strips before, and one of my other favorite things to do is saute them and put them on a salad. I like the combination of the hot strips and the cold, crispy salad greens.

I can imagine a lot of great recipes you could use these in if you’re in a creative mood. My only major complaint is that although the bag they come in seems pretty big, you don’t get a lot of bang for your buck. One bag has about 30 small pieces, and I used a whole bag to make the fajitas.

Still, it was cheaper than eating out! Mission accomplished.

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