A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Cheddar Brown Rice Risotto Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 38 minutes Total time: 1 hour Serves: 4 cups Comfort food meets spring! Whole-grain brown rice stands in for arborio in this healthy and springy twist on risotto. Fresh herbs and sweet peas are stirred in at the end to brighten it up. Ingredients 4…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Crispy Baked Tofu with Honey-Sesame Glaze Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Serves: 4 servings Caramelized Brussels sprouts and extra crispy baked tofu served on a bed of brown rice. A drizzle of sweet-and-spicy honey-sesame glaze makes this healthy meal taste extraordinary. Ingredients 1¼ cup…
Rice and Black Bean Casserole Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes Serves: 6 A colorful and veggie packed rice and black bean casserole. Ingredients 2 cups cooked rice 1 bouillon cube ½ lime – juiced 1 15 oz can of black beans 1 bag of spinach 1…
Vegetarian Sushi Rolls Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Surprisingly simple vegetable sushi rolls with quinoa sticky rice Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked sushi rice 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa 2 cups water or broth 2 TBSP rice vinegar 1/8-1/4 tsp sugar 1/8-1/4 tsp salt 4 sheets of nori 10 spears of asparagus, blanched 1/4-1/2 an…
Jamaican Jerk Tofu Bowl with Collards Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Sweet and spicy jerk tofu, sliced avocado and garlicky collards served over a bed of brown rice Ingredients For the tofu: 1 lb extra-firm tofu, drained ½ large sweet onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons fresh diced ginger Juice of 2…
Saigon Hoppin’ John Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6-8 Thai inspired hoppin’ John flavored with lemongrass, coconut milk and ginger Ingredients 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth 1 cup long-grain brown rice 1 1/2 cups fresh black-eyed or pink-eyed peas, shelled 1 teaspoon fresh grated or minced ginger 1 4-inch stalk fresh lemongrass,…
Creamy Vegan Brown Rice & Spring Pea Risotto Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6 A creamy, vegan take on the classic comfort food dish. Filled with chewy brown rice, heart-healthy cashews, sweet peas and zesty lemon. Ingredients “Cream” Sauce (makes 1 cup): ¼ cup raw cashews, soaked for 4 hours, drained and rinsed…
Cajun Red Beans and Rice Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 20 min Total time: 30 min Serves: 4 servings For your Mardi Gras menu you can’t go wrong with Red Beans and Rice, a traditional creole dish, with a little cajun seasoning tossed in to make it the best of both cuisines Ingredients 2…
Broccoli Quinoa Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 2 cups A perfect makeover of the traditional fried rice, using veggies and tons of protein! Ingredients 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped 1/2 cup peppers, chopped (any color is fine, we use all colors!) 1/2 cup broccoli, chopped 1/4 teaspoon…
Spicy Coconut Curry with Sweet Jasmine Rice Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Spicy Coconut Curry with Sweet Jasmine Rice is a deliciously simple entree to make for vegetarians, gluten-free foodies or for anyone wanting to experiment with curry dishes. Ingredients 1 can of organic full fat coconut milk 1 cup vegetable stock (more…
Cinnamon Puffed Rice Cereal Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 6 A gluten-free friendly puffed rice cereal full of cinnamon, healthy fats, fiber, and protein. Ingredients 3 cups puffed brown rice (I used Arrowhead Mills organic) 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup sunflower seeds ½ cup pumpkin seeds…
Black-eyed Peas and Kale Soup Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 3 hours Total time: 3 hours 20 minutes Serves: 6-8 A warming, satisfying, high-fiber, gluten-free soup filled with black-eyed peas and kale. Ingredients 1 pound dried black-eyed peas 2 quarts vegetable stock 4 cups organic kale, chopped 6 large carrots, chopped 2 stalks of…