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Black Bean Taco Pasta Salad

Posted on August 1, 2020 | Leave a comment

Do you guys ever have those moments when you see a picture of a recipe and you just have to make it!? Well it happenend to me when I saw two of my favorite ingredients together: black beans and pasta! I made my own healthy tweeks to this black bean taco pasta salad recipe.

First of all, I don’t mess around with taco seasoning packets. I stock so many spices, there is no need! Also, those packets have added ingredients that you don’t need. Just keep a well stocked spice rack and you are set! Continue reading →

Tex Mex Black Bean Zucchini Skillet

Posted on July 11, 2020 | 4 comments

It’s finally zucchini season! Zucchini is one of my favorite summertime produce items. They grow plentifully in my garden, so I have to come up with new and exciting ways to use them, like this tex mex black bean zucchini skillet.

This skillet meal is fast and simple, made with ingredients that I always have stocked in my pantry like frozen corn, salsa, and black beans. Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Southwestern, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Beans, Cheese, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Zucchini

Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa Salad

Posted on May 30, 2020 | Leave a comment

Right now I am craving fresh summer produce! Unfortunately, it’s just not here yet. My pepper plants in the garden are still only 4 inches tall! Therefore, I made this roasted red pepper quinoa salad using pantry staples instead.

A jar of roasted red peppers is an easy ingredient to keep in the cupboard to make a quick meal. It’s perfect for this time of year when you want fresh peppers that aren’t quite in season. Continue reading →

Radish and Corn Wheat Berry Salad

Posted on May 28, 2019 | Leave a comment

For me, radish is one of those mysterious vegetable that I don’t use often. I feel like I don’t know how to use it, so I avoid it. Well, simply put, fresh radish is easy and great in salads. I created this radish and corn wheat berry salad as a challenge to myself to turn radish from mysterious to delicious!

As a kid, I picked fresh radish from the garden with my grandfather. I ate them only because I was involved in the process of digging them up. A radish from the store? My childhood self would have said No way! Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Southwest Sweet Potato Soup

Posted on November 30, 2018 | 10 comments

The first time I made this slow cooker southwest sweet potato soup, I was trying to make a vegetarian taco soup. This soup did not taste like tacos to me, but I loved the flavors, so I reinvented it with a new name.

Peppers and onions make the base for this soup. They are the most important ingredients because they give the broth all of its flavor. Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Southwestern, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Beans, Garlic, Peppers, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Posted on August 30, 2018 | 26 comments

This 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 →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Southwestern, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Carrots, Cheese, Lentils, Peppers, quinoa, Sweet Corn, Vegetarian, Whole grain

Tex Mex Black Bean Wedge Salad

Posted on July 5, 2018 | 14 comments

$Tex Mex Black Bean Wedge Salad by Alison's Allspice$ This 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 →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Southwestern, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Beans, Cheese, Herbs, Quick and Easy, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Yogurt

Southwest Kale Salad with Jalapeno Lime Hummus Dressing

Posted on May 8, 2018 | 6 comments

Can I get a holla for kale salads! This time of year, kale salads are my absolute favorite. This southwest kale salad with jalapeno lime hummus dressing has a little bit of everything you love on a salad!Disclosure – I received free samples of Sabra mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Sabra and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.

As always, all thoughts are my own, and thank you for supporting brands that support Alison’s Allspice!

The jalapeno lime hummus dressing made from Sabra Jalapeno Hummus has got everything going on! It’s a little spicy, a little tangy, and a little creamy. Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Salad, Southwestern, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Beans, Cheese, Hummus, Kale, Lime, Quick and Easy, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

Snap Pea and Fire Roasted Corn Salad

Posted on April 27, 2018 | 24 comments

Spring is the season that gets me most excited about food! All the fresh spring veggies after a long winter are so inviting. This week I found bright green snap peas to make this simple snap pea and fire roasted corn salad!

This salad makes a great side that you can take to backyard cookouts, or even stands as a light meal by itself. I mixed in some chickpeas and made it into an easy lunch! Continue reading →

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Posted in Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish

Tagged Feta, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Snap peas, Sweet Corn, Vegetarian

Quick Blackened Fish Burrito Bowls

Posted on April 6, 2018 | 24 comments

I first experimented with this recipe while on a fishing trip. Does anyone else insist on cooking while on vacation? At least I plan fast and easy meals, like these quick blackened fish burrito bowls!

I love the easy prep of bowl meals, and to make this bowl even faster and easier, I used some ready-to-go ingredients. Canned black beans, frozen corn, and pre-made salsa make this dish easy! Continue reading →

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Posted in Fish and Seafood, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Mexican, Quick and Easy

Tagged Beans, Cheese, Fish, Quick and Easy, Rice, Salsa, Sweet Corn

Tag Archives: Sweet Corn

Black Bean Taco Pasta Salad

Tex Mex Black Bean Zucchini Skillet

Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa Salad

Radish and Corn Wheat Berry Salad

Slow Cooker Southwest Sweet Potato Soup

Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Tex Mex Black Bean Wedge Salad

Southwest Kale Salad with Jalapeno Lime Hummus Dressing

Snap Pea and Fire Roasted Corn Salad

Quick Blackened Fish Burrito Bowls

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