Veggie burgers are a staple around here. They are not the easiest recipe to perfect, however. Let me tell you all about how I perfected this lentil beet veggie burgers recipe!
First of all, veggie burgers should not have too many carbs. You are going to put it on a bun, afterall. Secondly, veggie burgers should not be devoid of protein. They are a main dish. Continue reading
Posted in Burger, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beets, Carrots, Lentils, Rice, Vegetarian
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
I started experimenting with kimchi as an ingredient long ago. So far, my favorite way to eat it is in fried rice. This vegan kimchi fried rice with edamame is a colorful dish that is super easy to make!
I previously posted a kimchi fried rice recipe that had a sunny side up egg on top. This vegan version is just as good, and is a bit more colorful thanks to the red cabbage. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Edamame, Garlic, Kimchi, Quick and Easy, Rice, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
Etoufee is one of my favorite comfort food dishes. It occurred to me not long ago, that the only ingredient keeping my favorite etouffee from being vegan was the seafood. Therefore, I decided to try vegan okra etouffee as a plant based version!
I chose to use okra to replace the seafood because it is traditional in Cajun cuisine. I have seen variations that use chickpeas, but they don’t match the flavor and texture of the original dish, in my opinion. Continue reading
Posted in Cajun, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Celery, Okra, Peppers, Rice, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
I get a lot on recipe inspiration from magazines. Surprisingly (or not if you know me well), I like to recreate the meat dishes instead of trying the meatless recipes. I turned a jerk chicken recipe into a jerk tofu with green curry forbidden rice recipe.
Usually, I think of green curry paste as a thai staple. However, it goes well with jerk seasoning, as they have some similar flavors. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
After the photo shoot for this kimchi fried rice with peas and cabbage was finished, I started nomming like normal. Then, I realized I forgot to photograph piercing the egg (a classic sunny side up egg shot). I looked down at my bowl, and thought, 3/4 gone is actually a pretty good shot to see what it really looks like.
Did I go back to the studio and capture it? No. It was too good to stop eating! It was everything I could do to savory every bite instead of inhaling it in two seconds. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cabbage, Eggs, Garlic, Peas, Quick and Easy, Rice, Vegetarian
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
One of my favorite foods to grill is stuffed mushrooms! This sun-dried tomato and goat cheese stuffed mushrooms recipe originally resulted from using up leftovers from the fridge. It was so good, it became a new favorite recipe!
Stuffed mushrooms are one of those meals that have endless possibilities. You could put almost anything into a mushroom and it would be delicious. This also means that they are great for clearing out the fridge! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Herbs, Mushrooms, Rice, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
How many of you are etoufee (a-too-fae) fanatics! (Me! Me! Hand raised!) It’s a marvelously simple yet flavorful dish. My authentic Cajun shrimp etoufee has been taste tested by many, and today I share it with you. Continue reading
Posted in Cajun, Fish and Seafood, Grains
Tagged Make ahead, Peppers, Rice, Shrimp, Tomatoes
Have you ever wanted the comfort of an ooey-gooey casserole without the long oven bake time? A skillet casserole may be just right for you. This broccoli mushroom and wild rice skillet casserole starts on the stove top, and finishes under the broiler. Continue reading
Posted in Grains, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Broccoli, Cheese, Garlic, Mushrooms, Quick and Easy, Rice, Sour Cream, Vegetarian
