Category Archives: Vegetarian Main Dish

My Top 12 Most-Made Recipes

Hi everyone!  Things have a been a little slow here on the blog recently.  I have so many excuses for you.  I was having issues with my photography equipment for a while (all fixed now!).  Summer classes just finished, and now I’m prepping to teach even more classes this fall!  Whew, it’s been a busy summer! Anyway, today I want to share with you my top 12 most-made recipes from the blog. Continue reading

Jackfruit Mushroom Baked Chimichangas

Jackfruit Mushroom Baked Chimichangas by Alison's AllspiceThe humble tortilla can be used in so many delicious ways, it is one of my favorite starting points for meal planning ideas! This week, I decided it was time to try homemade vegetarian chimichangas, so I made jackfruit mushroom baked chimichangas!

One package of tortillas can make many different types of meals, without loading up your grocery list.  I also made these burritos with my tortillas, and both meals were a hit! Continue reading

Barbecue Black Bean Tacos with Peach Salsa

Barbecue Black Bean Tacos with Peach Salsa by Alison's AllspiceThis month, the recipe redux asked us for our favorite healthy recipe celebrating stone fruits!  Peaches are actually my second favorite stone fruit, behind cherries, and I love them in these barbecue black bean tacos with peach salsa!

Peaches pair perfectly with other fresh salsa ingredients, like acidic tomatoes, and bright cilantro.  Their sweetness really helps to balance the salsa, which is the star of this dish! Continue reading

Easy Pan Fried Crispy Tofu

Easy Pan Fried Crispy Tofu by Alison's AllspiceTofu can be a pretty intimidating ingredient if you have no experience using it.  This recipe, easy pan fried crispy tofu, is really more about learning a method to cook tofu than it is developing a recipe.

One of my goals with this blog is to help people learn how to cook more meatless meals.  If you are experimenting with meatless eating, or a new vegetarian trying to learn some tricks of the trade, I have so much to share with you about cooking tofu! Continue reading

7 Layer Dip Bean Tostadas

7 Layer Dip Bean Tostadas by Alison's AllspiceI have a question for you today.  What are the 7 layers you use in your 7 layer dip?  On these 7 layer dip bean tostadas I used refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, jalapenos, and tomatoes!

I feel like the base, from beans to cheese, is pretty standard.  However, the additional toppings are something that everyone might do a little differently. Continue reading

Tex Mex Black Bean Wedge Salad

Tex Mex Black Bean Wedge Salad by Alison's AllspiceThis tex mex black bean wedge salad is loaded with veggies including corn, tomatoes, and black beans for protein.  The dressing is made from yogurt and hot sauce and is creamy, tangy, and spicy!

I love salads on a hot summer day because you don’t have to cook, and heat up the kitchen.  Salads can also be a great light meal if you take it easy on the toppings, which I tend to over do.  That’s what work outs are for, right?! Continue reading

Zucchini Tomato Fritatta for One

Zucchini Tomato Fritatta for One by Alison's AllspiceI am a huge fan of eggs, but my husband is not.  Therefore, having eggs has become a treat I enjoy when I’m only cooking for myself.  This zucchini tomato fritatta for one is a perfect light summer lunch, just for me!

This spring I fell in love with this kale and potato fritatta, but it was a little too much to eat all by myself.  Summertime zucchini and tomato fill the fritatta up, but keep it light. Continue reading

Grilled Veggie Sandwich with Garlic Scape Pesto

Grilled Veggie Sandwich with Garlic Scape Pesto by Alison's AllspiceThis grilled veggie sandwich with garlic scape pesto is one of my favorite summertime dinners!  It’s fun to load up the grill with seasonal and colorful veggies to make a simple yet flavorful sandwich!

This months recipe redux theme was for healthy upgrades to the simple sandwich.  Instantly, I knew I would post this recipe because it is loaded with healthy, seasonal vegetables! Continue reading

Mushroom Lentil Vegetarian Taco Crumbles

Mushroom Lentil Vegetarian Taco Crumbles by Alison's AllspiceWhen I started my healthy eating journey, cutting out processed foods was the first major step I took, and undoubtedly one of the hardest.  My husbands favorite food is tacos, so creating this mushroom lentil vegetarian taco crumbles recipe was a must!

If you are accustomed to using “meat crumbles” in your tacos, you definitely need to try this recipe.  It is made with 4 simple ingredients, and tastes way better than the store bought variety! Continue reading

Buffalo Blue Cheese Smashed Chickpea Toast

Buffalo Blue Cheese Smashed Chickpea Toast by Alison's AllspiceDo you guys ever have those days when you dropped the ball and don’t have a plan for lunch?  Whenever I find myself in need of a quick meal, I turn to toast!  This buffalo blue cheese smashed chickpea toast is my favorite!

Avocado toast has been all the craze recently.  I never really got on board because, well, I didn’t consider toast to be a meal.  When you top it with hearty and filling protein, like smashed chickpeas, why not? Continue reading