A Hint of Spice Yellow Rice

Yellow Rice is a slightly spicy rice that is a great side dish for an Indian recipe or you can add some tofu to make it a main dish!

 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked and cooled rice .... i like a combination white and brown
• Just enough oil to make sure nothing sticks to the pan
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp curry
• 3/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 tbsp toasted nut of choice (seeds if you have a nut allergy)

Instructions:

• Toast the mustard seeds in the oil to bring out their flavor (about 2 minutes). When they start to "pop", add the  curry, turmeric, and crushed pepper to bring out their flavor (about 1 more minute).
• Add the nuts (or seeds) and combine.
• Turn off heat.
• Add lemon juice and rice and mix to combine. 
  

Sloppy Joes Gluten Free Vegan Variation

I loved Sloppy Joes as a child. My mother would make them as a sandwich and serve the Sloppy Joe over rice ... after all, it is not sloppy that way! 

 

Over the years I experimented with Sloppy Joes a few different ways. I tried different BBQ sauces and tried different meats.   

NOTHING quite compares to the way mom made it ... that's why Sloppy Joes is a comfort food for me. 

 

 

I love using Big Mountain's Cauli Crumble Veggie Ground to make Sloppy Joes VEGAN and GLUTEN FREE. 

Ingredients:

1 package Big Mountain's Cauli Crumble Veggie Ground 

1/2 cup gluten free barbecue sauce of your choice

1/4 cup gluten free ketchup of your choice

Just enough olive oil to coat pan so nothing sticks

Gluten free buns for serving

 

Instructions:

Saute the Veggie Ground and use a spoon to break into small crumbles

Once warm, add the barbecue sauce and ketchup

Stir to combine then let rest

Toast buns while the veggie crumble rests 

Serve in a bun or on a bed of rice.

NOTE: you can add more of less BBQ and/or ketchup to get the flavor profile you prefer.

 

Lotus Foods Rice Ramen and More

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Why I love Lotus Foods

Lotus foods has superior products. I have to eat a gluten free diet and, as a result, do consume quite a bit of rice and rice products. I feel confident eating rice cultivated by a company that I trust. 

 

Lotus Foods Rice Ramen

Rice Ramen is a product that I can eat. I love the product straight from the package, but I prefer to add to the package to add additional nutrients, textures, and flavors. I took the Millet & Brown Rice Ramen and added a mixture of vegetables that I sauteed (1/2 red bell pepper, 1/4 cup onion, and 1/2 medium zucchini) and tofu that I drained and pan fried.The meal was tasty and satisfying. 

 

 

I enjoy a broth based soup that is filled with veggies and noodles. The meal is a comfort food for me as it reminds me on my childhood. Customize the Rice Ramen if you wish to "add more" and make it your nostalgic comfort food. Perhaps add some chicken instead of tofu or different vegetables.

Kidney Bean Curry

I hydrated a batch of kidney beans and sought out several recipes to use to make each recipe tasty and distinct.

I read several curry recipes and combined portions of each into this recipe. Each time I make it, I probably will interchange a few veggies.

This recipe can be done in 20-30 minutes. A tip for speed... start boiling water for your rice as you start cutting the vegetables. 

Ingredients:

Olive Oil ... just enough to saute the aromatics
1/2 white onion (diced)
4 cloves of garlic (crushed and diced)
1 inch of fresh ginger root (diced)
1 TBSP garam masala (or make you own mix 1 part cumin + 1/4 part allspice)
2 cups kidney beans
1 can coconut milk
crushed red pepper at serving if you wish to add heat

Variations:

• Add 2 cups of vegetables...I added red pepper and broccoli for color.
• Use chickpeas or tofu instead of kidney beans 

Instructions:

• Sautee onion, garlic, and ginger in olive oil
• Add vegetables after a few minutes
• Once onions are translucent, add the spices and stir
• Add the kidney beans and coconut milk
• Let boil
• Stir, reduce heat, and cover
•  Let flavors combine and liquid reduce a bit. 

Serve over a bed of rice
Add in as much or as little sauce as you like in each bowl ... make it your own!

Crunchsters Rice

I was first introduced to Crunchsters in a New Hope Blogger Box. I loved the product that I was given an opportunity to try and got hooked!

Crunchsters are great for snacking 

Crunchsters are gluten free, vegan, non-GMO, and high in protein. They are great for snacking on the go and can help fuel an active lifestyle. I love the fact they do not melt when you pack them in your pocket or bag when you go on a hike or long bike ride. Crunchsters taste good and are a satisfying snack!

 

Crunchsters can also be used as part of a side dish or a main dish.

A simple recipe I use Crunchsters in is a rice stir-in. The formula I use is 1 cup of dry rice to 2 cups of liquid. When the liquid is absorbed I add 3/4 cup of Crunchsters (your choice of flavor), stir, and enjoy!



I have converted this dish by adding 3/4 cup of beans and serving it on a bed of kale for a main dish.