Category Archives: Vegetarian Main Dish

Chipotle Pumpkin Black Bean Enchiladas

Chipotle Pumpkin Black Bean Enchiladas by Alison's AllspiceThis months recipe redux theme was Fresh from the Pumpkin Patch!  Pumpkin is a great fall ingredient that has many uses, beyond pumpkin pie!  Because pumpkin is a little bit sweet, it pairs well with spices.  I made these chipotle pumpkin black bean enchiladas to balance that sweet, with some heat!

I made this recipe with canned pumpkin puree.  The puree is so easy to keep on hand and add to meals, but cubed roasted pumpkin would also be delicious! 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

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup by Alison's AllspiceToday I am sharing a recipe for roasted red pepper and tomato soup that is stupid easy to make, and loaded with rich flavors.

My husband doesn’t really like peppers, but he enjoyed a bowl of roasted red pepper soup at a wedding we attended recently.  I knew I had to recreate the dish because we had found a way we could both enjoy red peppers! Continue reading

15 Packable Vegetarian Lunch Recipes

15 Packable Vegetarian Lunch Recipes by Alison's Allspice, lunch recipes, vegetarian recipes, vegan lunch, gluten free lunch, lunch ideas, vegetarian lunch ideasI am a person that doesn’t do boring lunches.  I want to be excited about my meals, because eating should be fun!  When it comes to my packed work lunches, I have a variety of packable vegetarian lunch recipes that I go to again and again.

First off is the salads – not lettuce, but veggies and grains.  These salads highlight a variety of wholesome foods including black beans, sweet potato, edamame, wheat berries, millet, broccoli, and more.  They are diverse, easily prepped in advance, and will keep all week long in the fridge.  Continue reading

Vegetarian Taco Lunch Wraps

Vegetarian Taco Lunch Wraps by Alison's AllspiceThis months recipe redux theme is Kids that Cook.  The thing I remember cooking most as a child was tortillas.  Mom would make a fresh batch every time we had tacos, and it was my job to flip them in the skillet. These vegetarian taco lunch wraps remind me of those tacos nights as a kid!

I didn’t like to have much in my tacos as a kid.  Plain tacos was always my request.  We always had homemade refried beans to go with our homemade tortillas, and I created this taco lunch wrap based on those 2 ingredients. Continue reading

Vegetarian Cheeseburger Pizza

Vegetarian Cheeseburger Pizza by Alison's AllspiceFriends, today we are going to talk about one of my favorite things, vegetarian cheeseburger pizza!  The fresh toppings and ketchup-mustard drizzle make this pizza a fun eating experience!

The question you are asking yourself right now, is what do I use to make the vegetarian burger topping?  Lentils!  They may seem like a unusual pizza topping, but they work fantastically!    Continue reading

Eggplant Basil Pasta Bake with Smoked Mozzarella

Eggplant Basil Pasta Bake with Smoked Mozzarella by Alison's AllspiceI absolutely love veggie pasta recipes.  My husband on the other hand, not so much.  When I made this eggplant basil pasta bake with smoked mozzarella for dinner, I was floored when he said, Wow, this is really good!

I love eggplant Parmesan, but it takes waaaaay too long to make on a weeknight.  I wanted to make a dish that reminded me of it, but was easier and faster to make.   Continue reading

Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffed Poblano Peppers by Alison's AllspiceThis week, I was inspired by the farmers market to make these vegetarian quinoa stuffed poblano peppers!  I love poblano peppers, but rarely use them as stuffed peppers because they are more expensive at the grocery store than bell peppers.

I found a HUGE box of poblanos at my local farmers market for only $1!!  Seriously, the farmers market is the best. My peppers came home and I and stuffed them full of pantry staples to make a delicious meal! Continue reading

Coconut Crusted Cauliflower Steaks with Thai Mushrooms

Coconut Crusted Cauliflower Steaks with Thai Mushrooms by Alison's AllspiceBack to school has already started here, and my days are getting busier and busier!  Today I am excited to be sharing a recipe with you featuring BLENDABELLA!  BLENDABELLA are diced mushrooms, seasoned with vegetables and herbs.  I used the coconut thai flavor to create these coconut crusted cauliflower steaks with thai mushrooms! Continue reading

Broccoli and Olive Orzo Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Broccoli and Olive Orzo Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette by Alison's AllspiceIs everyone ready for the new school year?!  One of the simplest things you can do to prepare is to round up some easy lunch recipes.  This broccoli and olive orzo salad with red wine vinaigrette recipe makes a great packed lunch!

I make all kinds of simple salads like this one for my work lunches.  The best ones should be able to keep in the fridge during the week so you can make batches over the weekend. Continue reading