Category Archives: Vegetarian Main Dish

Tahini Lentil Kale Wraps

Tahini Lentil Kale Wraps by Alison's AllspiceI spend my summers at home so, I get the opportunity to cook for lunch. However, it’s not feasible every-single-day.  Therefore lunches that just need assembly are a great option, like these tahini lentil kale wraps.

A few years ago I made these marinated tempeh wraps on repeat.  This summer I feel a lentil wrap phenomenon coming over me because these wraps are just as delicious as they are easy. Continue reading

Tzatziki Chickpea Salad with Cucumbers

Tzatziki Chickpea Salad with Cucumbers by Alison's AllspiceI am so ready for summer, are you with me?  In summer I start a food transition where I go from hot dishes to cold ones, like this tzatziki chickpea salad with cucumbers.

This salad has many things going for it.  It is fast and easy, cool and creamy, and loaded with flavor.  Tzatziki has become popular for a reason, it’s a flavor is bold and delicious! Continue reading

15 Asparagus Recipes

15 Asparagus Recipes by Alison's AllspiceIn spring I usually like to post 2-3 asparagus recipes because it is one of my favorite vegetables and the window when it is in season always feels so short!  This year I decided to look back on some favorite recipes, including these 15 asparagus recipes.

I post vegan, vegetarian, and pescetarian recipes, and all three are represented in this recipe roundup.  The list starts with the vegan recipes and ends with the seafood recipes. Continue reading

Tofu and Vegetable Thai Red Curry

Tofu and Vegetable Thai Red Curry recipe by Alison's AllspiceI have many curry recipes that I love (I’m talking about you sweet potato curry) but this tofu and vegetable Thai red curry has been on repeat at my house since the end of summer for good reason.

First of all, you only need a few basics to make a rich and vibrant curry loaded with amazing flavor.  Start with a base of aromatics, not just onion, but plenty of fresh garlic and ginger – this amps the flavors big time.  Then comes the magic I-can’t-believe-it’s-so-easy ingredient, Thai red curry paste. Continue reading

Sheet Pan Orange Tofu with Broccoli

Sheet Pan Orange Tofu with Broccoli by Alison's AllspiceI have been in love with sheet pan tofu as of late.  It is so easy to make with amazing results.  Last fall I posted my sheet pan tofu with honey harissa sauce recipe, and now I have another version for you, sheet pan orange tofu with broccoli.

I remember eating orange chicken take-out before I stopped eating most meats, and this recipe is so much better! The authentic orange flavor of the sauce from fresh-squeezed oranges is the star of the show. Continue reading

Italian Chickpea Salad

Italian Chickpea Salad by Alison's AllspiceOne day I was looking for a fast lunch to whip up out of the fridge and I ended up making this Italian chickpea salad.  I have made this salad over and over again because it is not only healthy, but incredibly easy as well.

This salad is based on the classic Italian chopped salad, but made vegan and with chickpeas instead of lettuce. It relies on a lot of jarred or canned ingredients that are easy to keep on hand in the pantry for when you need that fast lunch. Continue reading

Dill Cauliflower Fritters with Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Dill Cauliflower Fritters with Lemon Yogurt Sauce by Alison's AllspiceThese dill cauliflower fritters with lemon yogurt sauce are the perfect light meal for me.  Cauliflower keeps things light and a lemon-spiked Greek yogurt sauce adds a little protein boost to keep you full.

I started making these fritters because I always seemed to have a half head of cauliflower in the fridge that needed to be used. You know, the kind that is starting to get those ugly brown spots that no one wants to eat even though it doesn’t taste different. Continue reading

Mushroom Dill Ravioli

Mushroom Dill Ravioli by Alison's AllspiceThis recipe for mushroom dill ravioli was born from a mistake.  I put mushroom dill ravioli on my menu plan, but didn’t double check the ingredients list before I went grocery shopping.

The original recipe called for mushroom-filled ravioli, which would have been tossed in a garlic dill sauce much like this one.  My mistake was to buy cheese ravioli and  fresh mushrooms, and it was a delicious mistake indeed. Continue reading

Honey Harissa Sheet Pan Tofu

Honey Harissa Sheet Pan Tofu by Alison's AllspiceThis honey harissa sheet pan tofu has made it into our regular rotation of dinners for a lot of reasons.  The texture of the tofu is amazing, the whole thing is super easy, and you can make simple swaps for what you have on hand.

Have you tried ripping tofu by hand?  It creates lots of edges that all get crispy when baked with starch and yields some of the crispiest tofu.  On top of that, it is kind-of fun and easy just getting into the tofu block with your hands. Good for stress relief, or a good option for kids to help out in the kitchen. Continue reading

Curried Tomato Sandwich

Curried Tomato Sandwich by Alison's AllspiceWhen quality heirloom tomatoes are in season, I never miss an opportunity to make a curried tomato sandwich. I adapted this recipe from an old Bon Appetite magazine and I like my version better because they are less messy with less waist.

This method of adding the curry powder and olive oil directly to the bread in the skillet is simple and avoids making a mess.  If you transferred oiled bread to the skillet, there would certainly be drips.  If you placed the oil and curry powder directly in the skillet, you need a lot more of it because the surface area of the bread is less than the skillet, and a lot of oil and curry powder would get waisted. Continue reading