Tag Archives: Vegetarian

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

Slow Cooker Southwest Sweet Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Southwest Sweet Potato Soup by Alison's AllspiceThe 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

Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff with Cashew Cream

Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff with Cashew Cream by Alison's AllspiceI have a few family members that eat dairy-free.  Over the holidays when we are all together, sometimes finding meals that fit into everyone’s diet is difficult. I shared this vegan mushroom stroganoff with cashew cream with my family this holiday season, and everyone enjoyed!

As a kid, mom always used to make stroganoff; it was a family favorite.  Around the dinner table, we all agreed that the cashew cream made a great substitute for the sour cream in our family recipe. Continue reading

Vegetarian Bibimbap Spaghetti Squash Bowls

Vegetarian Bibimbap Spaghetti Squash Bowls by Alison's AllspiceRecently, I have found myself in a love-hate relationship with spaghetti squash.  It is a very tasty low-carb option, but,  I don’t like it as a substitute for spaghetti noodles,  It’s just not the same for me.  Instead I use the squash is recipes like this vegetarian bibimbap spaghetti squash bowls!

When spaghetti squash is in season in fall, I try to find new ways to use it.  In the past, I have made enchilada spaghetti squash boats and pesto Parmesan spaghetti squash bowls. Continue reading

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

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

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