Tag Archives: Rice

Slow Cooker Vegan Red Beans and Rice

Slow Cooker Vegan Red Beans and Rice by Alison's AllspiceThis slow cooker vegan red beans and rice recipe makes 4 servings in a 1.5 quart slow cooker.  I love meal prepping this dish for work day lunches!

Usually I don’t measure vegetables like pepper and onion, I dice the whole thing and consider any extra veggies in the dish a good thing!  That being said, you don’t want to end up with too much to fit in the small slow cooker. Continue reading

Smoked Tofu and Jackfruit Jambalaya

Smoked Tofu and Jackfruit Jambalaya by Alison's AllspiceThis smoked tofu and jackfruit jambalaya is the best jambalaya I have ever made.  Back when I used to eat meat, I ate traditional jambalaya at reastaurants but never tried cooking it.  Since, I have made many versions, some veggie, some with shirmp, and this recipe stands out as the clear winner.

I think this vegan version is outstanding no matter if you are a meat eater or not. The smoked tofu adds subtle smokiness that you would get from andouille sausage. The jackfruit replaces chicken, adding a nice chewy texture that also helps the dish stay moist. Continue reading

Smoked Tofu Brown Rice Onigiri with Miso Sauce

Smoked Tofu Brown Rice Onigiri by Alison's AllspiceToday we are taking a short trip around to the word with a Japanese recipe, onigiri.  My take on onigiri includes smoked tofu and brown rice, with a delicious miso sauce for dipping!  What is onigiri exactly?  Well, let me explain!

Onigiri are Japanese rice balls that are traditionally eaten as a snack or taken on-the-go for an easy lunch.  They are filled with various kinds of fillings, usually fish or briny vegetables like pickled plum or kelp. Continue reading

Imitation Crab Sushi Bowls

Imitation Crab Sushi Bowls by Alison's AllspiceThe first time I tried to make sushi with short grained brown rice, the rolls completely fell apart.  I ended up eating the recipe as a sushi bowl, and was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it, so I developed this imitation crab sushi bowls recipe.

I really love sushi rolls, and I do make them at home.  You can see an oooold sushi recipe post here.  One of the first on the blog, I had so much to learn back then! Continue reading

Tomato Artichoke and Mushroom Rice Bake

Tomato Artichoke and Mushroom Rice Bake by Alison's AllspiceThis casserole-like tomato artichoke and mushroom rice bake recipe came about on Christmas day.   I was asked if I wanted to help cook, and of course the answer was yes.  I had been reading about some rice-based stuffing recipes somewhere and made this recipe on the fly with the ingredients we had on hand. Continue reading

Tomato Braised Tofu with Cilantro Lime Rice

Tomato Braised Tofu with Cilantro Lime Rice by Alison's AllspiceBefore I was born, my parents had a neighbor from Mexico that taught my mom a few traditional recipes that we enjoyed all throughout my childhood.  This tomato braised tofu recipe with cilantro lime rice is adapted from one that we simply called “Mexican Pork” where the pork is braised in a tomato sauce that is infused with traditional spices and aromatics. Continue reading

Turmeric Rice with Cumin Toasted Chickpeas

Turmeric Rice with Cumin Toasted Chickpeas by Alison's AllspiceI seem to see a lot of “rice and chickpeas” style dishes out there on the web and I decided that I had to see what they are all about.  Honestly, I was surprised at how simple yet flavorful the idea is.  Check out my turmeric rice with cumin toasted chickpeas recipe to see what I mean.

When I look at a bowl full of rice and chicpeas, I think there is nothing to it.  It’s gonna be bland.  Well, that just doesn’t have to be the case; not when you’re in the Allspice kitchen! Continue reading

Brazilian Coconut Shrimp Stew

Brazilian Coconut Shrimp Stew by Alison's AllspiceThis Brazilian coconut shrimp stew is traditionally called moqueca.  It can be made with fish or various types of seafood.  I decided to try this dish because I loved the look of the creamy coconut with the rich seafood.

In my version I only used shirmp and not multiple types of seafood.  This simplified the dish to be something that I could make with mostly pantry staples and frozen shirmp. Continue reading

Mushroom Parmesan Baked Brown Rice Risotto

Mushroom Parmesan Brown Rice Risotto by Alison's AllspiceRisotto is one of the most common ways to make rice in Italy.  Once you have tried it, you will completely understand why.  It has a creamy mouthfeel that is not a usual characteristic of rice.  Try my mushroom parmesan baked brown rice risotto to see what I mean.

Traditonally, risotto is made with arborio rice.  It is a short grain white rice that readily releases its starches to produce the creamy texture.  I used brown rice in my version because it is higher in protein and fiber. Continue reading

Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry

Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry by Alison's AllspiceCurry is a great dish to make in advance for busy nights because the flavors only get better as it sits.  This butternut squash chickpea curry is loaded with vegetables as well as flavor!

I like to prep all the ingredients for this recipe in advance to make it an easy and pleasant cooking experience.  Chopping the butternut squash can be time consuming, and sometimes difficult, so you don’t want to rush for safety’s sake. Continue reading