I love all things spicy. However, balance is also an important component to a great meal. This chili glazed tofu with pineapple salsa and coconut rice has got it all! Spicy tofu, cooling coconut and bright, fresh pineapple!
Coconut rice is a favorite side dish of mine because it pairs well with many things. It’s also really easy to make, and is made from pantry staples like brown rice and coconut milk. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cilantro, Coconut Milk, Garlic, Pineapple, Rice, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
One of my favorite tempeh recipes is my gyro tempeh tacos. I used it as inspiration when I made these pineapple sriracha tempeh tacos. They are fast, fresh, and perfect for summer!
The pineapple sriracha combo has a great sweet and spicy complex. I flavored the tempeh very modestly, just so that it wouldn’t be bland, and added some crunchy cabbage as filler. Continue reading
Friends, I seem to have a thing for crazy veggie burgers! I was inspired by a local restaurant to make this pineapple jalapeno teriyaki veggie burger, and it is a treat!
I recently learned something new. Nutritional yeast is high in protein! I have always used it to add flavor to veggie burgers and other vegetarian dishes, but never realized that it was adding 8 grams of protein per tablespoon as well. Continue reading
Is anyone feeling like a tropical meal to bring you out of those winter blues? My barbecue chickpea Hawaiian bowls are made with pineapple and coconut quinoa for fresh island flavor!
The barbecue chickpeas in this dish pair perfectly with the sweet pineapple. Pick a barbecue sauce that is not very sweet to help keep flavors balanced. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Herbs, Pineapple, Quick and Easy, quinoa, Red cabbage, Vegan, Vegetarian
It’s Monday morning and it’s raining. Days like this really make you appreciate the weekend! The weather this weekend was beautiful and I managed to get outside to do some yard work. It has been a long spring for us in Southern Illinois, and I have been trying to soak up as much as possible before the summer heat sets in. These fish tacos with pineapple salsa are a great refreshing dinner after spending the day in the sun! Continue reading
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Tacos
Tagged Cilantro, Fish, Garlic, Ginger, Pineapple, Quick and Easy, Red cabbage, Tacos, Tomatoes, Whole grain
In my kitchen, fried rice is not a way to use up leftover rice. It is a way of life. Fried rice is a great idea to use up leftover rice, but I rarely have enough to make a batch…unless I plan for it and make lots of extra! Fried rice is so easy to make, you won’t need to get takeout fried rice after trying this Pineapple Fried Rice recipe! Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Rice Dish, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Asian, Cast iron, Eggs, Garlic, Ginger, Nuts, Pineapple, Quick and Easy, Rice, Vegetarian, Whole grain
