Category Archives: Grains

Quick Vegetarian Red Curry

Quick Vegetarian Red Curry by Alison's AllspiceCurry is a staple dish in the vegetarian diet.  Curry simply means blended. Hence, most curry powders are a blend of spices and seasonings.  My quick vegetarian red curry uses garam masala curry powder.

Garam masala is a blend commonly used in Indian cuisine.  Northern Indian food seasons with dairy, while southern Indian food uses more coconut milk to flavor their curries.   Continue reading

Buffalo Quinoa Chickpea Burgers

Buffalo Quinoa Chickpea Burgers by Alison's AllspiceWho else is ready for football playoffs?!  For me, half the fun of football is the food and drink, so this year I plan to make these buffalo quinoa chickpea burgers, topped with blue cheese!

I don’t make regular veggie burgers.  For me, vegetables don’t have the texture, or the taste that I remember in a real burger.  I still love the format, but try to make it taste like something different. Continue reading

Vegetarian Lentil Quinoa Meatballs

Vegetarian Lentil Quinoa Meatballs by Alison's AllspiceSpaghetti is one of my favorite comfort foods.  I ate it all the time growing up, and all throughout college it was a staple of mine!  Today I am sharing my recipe for vegetarian lentil quinoa meatballs, which are perfect for spaghetti night!

If you love spaghetti too, you should also check out my mushroom lentil bolognase recipe, which is vegan, as well as gluten free!  Comfort food at its finest!   Continue reading

Spiced Turmeric Tofu with Coconut Cilantro Rice

Spiced Turmeric Tofu with Coconut Cilantro Rice by Alison's AllspiceWhen I was prepping this recipe for the blog, I couldn’t decide if it should be two recipes or one.  In the end, I made it a single recipe for spiced turmeric tofu with coconut cilantro rice. The rice and tofu could be served separately, but they are awesome together!

I’m a huge fan of tofu, while most people are not.  I don’t know why, but I have just always loved it.  Even before going meatless I would seek out restaurants that had great tofu.  Continue reading

African Peanut Stew with Lentils and Quinoa

African Peanut Stew with Lentils and Quinoa by Alison's Allspice African peanut stew is a traditional dish from western Africa where ground nuts are used to flavor and thicken sauces.  I made my African peanut stew with lentils and quinoa for plenty of plant-based protein.

Lentils and quinoa might be one of my favorite vegetarian protein combinations.  Their flavors and textures work well together.  I also use this combination in my favorite stuffed peppers recipe. Continue reading

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowls

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowls by Alison's AllspiceOne food type that I think people tend to overlook when it comes to breakfast is whole grains!  Cereals boast that they are made from whole grains, but how often do you cook your own for breakfast?  I think these apple cinnamon quinoa breakfast bowls will have you cooking grains for breakfast all the time! Continue reading

High Protein Vegan Thai Green Curry

High Protein Vegan Thai Green Curry by Alison's AllspiceToday I want to tell you about the best airplane food I’ve ever had.  It was a vegan green curry, and I loved it so much, I was inspired to make my own high protein vegan thai green curry.

Usually, I don’t think much of the food they serve on airplanes.  Vegetarians are stuck with mushy pasta dishes, and no other options.  The last time I few, they ran out of mushy pasta, and I refused to take the chicken dish.  Continue reading

Honey Spent Grain Dinner Rolls

Honey Spent Grain Dinner Rolls by Alison's AllspiceRecently, I was gifted a large bag of spent grains. Spent grains are the leftover grains and malts from brewing a batch of beer.  Spent grain still has a lot of flavor and can be reused as flour.  I used some of my spent grain to make these honey spent grain dinner rolls!

If you like to brew beer, you may find yourself with plenty of spent grains to experiment with.  Simply dehydrate the grains, and grind into flour using a food processor. Continue reading

Roasted Carrot and Green Bean Rye Berry Salad

Roasted Carrot and Green Bean Rye Berry Salad by Alison's AllspiceI have recently fallen in love with rye berries!  They are a tangy alternative to my favorite grain, wheat berries, and make awesome salads, like this roasted carrot and green bean rye berry salad!

When I was making this recipe, I was just using up some ingredients from the fridge to make a meal.  After I started plating the salad, I realized that it would make a perfect vegetarian main dish for holidays! Continue reading

Green Bean Potato and Trout Dinner Salad

Green Bean Potato and Trout Dinner Salad by Alison's AllspiceFriends, this green bean potato and trout dinner salad has become my new favorite thing!  It is the perfect way to refuel after a work out because it is loaded with healthy carbs and protein!

“By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Potatoes USA and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. As always, all thoughts are my own.” Continue reading