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The first time I cooked King Ranch casserole, I wasn’t sure if I’d ever had it before. While it’s a classic Texan standby,…
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Right around the time quarantine cookies and tacos became a habit this spring, I also realized that that none of my existing chili recipes exactly fit the bill of what I wanted for dinner — namely, to focus on ground turkey, have a minim…
Quinoa Sweet Potato Chili is one of the many ways to enjoy a hearty, meatless chili that is ready under 30 minutes. This is a quick and easy combination that you can even make for lunch or dinner on busy weekdays. It is flavorful, filling and so delici…
Quinoa Sweet Potato Chili is one of the many ways to enjoy a hearty, meatless chili that is ready under 30 minutes. This is a quick and easy combination that you can even make for lunch or dinner on busy weekdays. It is flavorful, filling and so delicious. Apart from this Vegan Chili with Beans...
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One of my most core cooking beliefs, cemented over 15 vegetarian years (that ended shortly before this site began) is that most, or at minimum, half of what we think we like about eating meat has absolutely nothing to do with meat, but the way…
This easy rice bowl comes together in a flash! This fast dinner stars black beans and veggies with zingy cilantro lime ranch sauce. Every time we ask readers what they want, we get a similar answer. Fast and easy dinner recipes! Essentially, you don’t care how basic it is. You just want easy, healthy ideas to get food on the table. So here’s one to file under dinnertime basics: this Easy Rice Bowl! This 30 minute dinner features these easy black beans, a trick to make a bland can of beans taste amazing in 5 minutes. Pair it with rice and colorful veggies. The kicker? A zingy cilantro lime ranch that you’ll want to bathe in. These were so tasty and easy, we knew we had to share (we simply inhaled them). How to make rice: our favorite methods The longest lead time on a rice bowl is cooking the rice. So get that started first! You can use any variety of rice you’d like. We like cooking rice on the stovetop, but a pressure cooker also makes quick work of it. You can also make the rice in advance and reheat it before serving (instructions below). Here are our […]
This easy rice bowl comes together in a flash! This fast dinner stars black beans and veggies with zingy cilantro lime ranch sauce.
Every time we ask readers what they want, we get a similar answer. Fast and easy dinner recipes! Essentially, you don’t care how basic it is. You just want easy, healthy ideas to get food on the table. So here’s one to file under dinnertime basics: this Easy Rice Bowl! This 30 minute dinner features these easy black beans, a trick to make a bland can of beans taste amazing in 5 minutes. Pair it with rice and colorful veggies. The kicker? A zingy cilantro lime ranch that you’ll want to bathe in. These were so tasty and easy, we knew we had to share (we simply inhaled them).
The longest lead time on a rice bowl is cooking the rice. So get that started first! You can use any variety of rice you’d like. We like cooking rice on the stovetop, but a pressure cooker also makes quick work of it. You can also make the rice in advance and reheat it before serving (instructions below). Here are our favorite methods for cooking rice:
The best part of this rice bowl, similar to a burrito bowl, is the easy black beans! This is the way to bring big flavor with only a few minutes of cooking. Once you’ve got your rice started, whip up those black beans. Here’s what you need to infuse huge flavor into these beans in no time:
Pop them in a pan for just 3 minutes, and you’ll be surprised at the amount of flavor you’ll get. You can use these beans as a component in lots of different meals outside of this rice bowl.
Once you’ve got your rice and your beans: it’s time to make a rice bowl! The vegetable and sauce ideas we’ve provided here are just ideas. This is a free-form concept so anything goes! Here are a few ideas for vegetables and components you can swap to make a rice bowl. This one is like to a burrito bowl, but you can use different flavors and sauces for a different vibe. The main guiding principle: maximize contrasts in color, flavor and texture!
What makes a rice bowl? The sauce. This rice bowl is covered in a creamy, zingy cilantro lime ranch that takes it over the top! You’ll love this tasty sauce: but we’ve got lots of other options too. If you’re looking for a vegan variation, review the list below:
Which type of rice is best for a rice bowl? Is it better to eat brown rice? Here’s a little breakdown of the benefits of making either variety for this rice bowl:
Make this rice bowl even quicker by making the rice in advance. Refrigerate it until you’re ready to serve. You may have noticed that when you refrigerate rice, it gets very dry. Here’s a trick for how to reheat rice so that it’s perfectly moist:
You can make this rice bowl with a variety of different protein options. But here’s a plug for using black beans! Here’s why black beans are such a plant-based powerhouse (source):
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Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes 
Yield: 4 This easy rice bowl comes together in a flash! This fast dinner stars black beans and veggies with zingy cilantro lime ranch sauce.
For the black beans*
For the rice bowl
*If you’re cooking for 1 or 2, make half this recipe and cook 1 cup dry rice.
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican inspiredKeywords: Rice Bowl, Rice Bowls
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These sheet pan shrimp nachos are sponsored by ALDI! It’s no secret! I’m am alllll about the sheet pan nacho. And these quick and easy sheet pan shrimp nachos are going to be a staple on your menu. I promise. I might dub this summer the summer of the sheet pan nacho for us. Mostly […]
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These sheet pan shrimp nachos are sponsored by ALDI!
It’s no secret! I’m am alllll about the sheet pan nacho.
And these quick and easy sheet pan shrimp nachos are going to be a staple on your menu. I promise.
I might dub this summer the summer of the sheet pan nacho for us. Mostly because I have made some incredible combinations for a few small get togethers we’ve had at our house with family… and the nachos have been the first to go. Even some of our family members who don’t eat snacks? They DEVOURED them.
I’m so excited to be partnering with ALDI again today for this post. As we all start to get back into our routines, whether it’s virtual school or going back to school, there is one thing on our minds: quick and easy dinners!
What does back-to-school look like for you this year? As of right now, we are going back in person but it is such a fluid, unpredictable situation that I’m prepared for that to change at any moment.
I know one thing – I want our evenings at home to be calm and predictable, since many mornings and afternoons may not be that way. Getting back to school here, whether it’s in person or online, is going to bring so much routine back into our home and I can.not.wait. It will add more structure to our day and really give us that routine that helps balance everything.
Delicious food will more than help!
This shrimp nacho version may be our favorite nacho combo to date. Years ago, I made a seafood nacho plate after having it at a restaurant. This was back when everyone was all “cheese and seafood don’t mix” and well, I was there to tell you that it certainly does.
And now, I’m back again with the same!
ALDI has been my go-to place for pantry ingredients and staples that I need to make weeknight meals happen seamlessly. They have an incredible selection of affordable produce, meats, seafood and basic items that I use to stock the fridge and freezer. I can always find whatever I’m looking for to get dinner on the table – and fast.
Even throughout the last six months when we’ve been staying at home, once that 4PM hour rolls around, I want to make something simple and quick in the kitchen. But there are caveats: it has to taste amazing; I want to have all the ingredients on hand and I want it to be a hit for the entire family. I love knowing that ALDI has everything I need in one place – and on top of that, I always find special ingredients that I can’t wait to incorporate into my meals!
For these nachos, I used the Sea Queen Medium Shrimp which are the PERFECT size for nachos! I also used the Simple Nature Organic Black Beans, the Happy Farms Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese and ton of fresh produce, including avocados, tomatoes, lettuce and cilantro. ALDI is loaded with nacho ingredients, so you’ll be able to find your favorites!
I sprinkle the chips with Happy Farms Shredded Cheese and throw them in the oven. Okay, not big deal right?
BUT THEN! Then, I make a super quick three ingredient queso (really just a cheese sauce) to drizzle all over top. It takes five minutes and is so, so worth it. I’m telling you, it makes the nachos seem very restaurant worthy.
You know how you have a favorite restaurant that has a great nacho appetizer plate? This is that, but at home. You’re making it at home!
Nachos at home are such a treat and this is such a perfect family friendly meal. Everyone loves it and you can get it on the table in 30 minutes. Who could say no to these?!
Favorite way to eat a garden!
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Eggplant Parmesan is classic Italian comfort food, where roasted eggplant slices are baked in a rich Pomodoro aka tomato sauce topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. So we took the authentic Italian recipe and turn it into an absolutely fanta…
Eggplant Parmesan is classic Italian comfort food, where roasted eggplant slices are baked in a rich Pomodoro aka tomato sauce topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. So we took the authentic Italian recipe and turn it into an absolutely fantastic, rich, and creamy Vegan Eggplant Parmesan. Once you try it, you’ll make it again and again. We...
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Make cannellini beans into a tasty side dish with this easy recipe! It’s packed with Mediterranean flavor and plant-based protein. Here’s an easy recipe that all cooks should know: 5 minute cannellini beans! It’s a lifesaver for weeknight cooking, or the perfect solution for adding plant-based protein to a meal. You’ll be amazed at the flavor you can coax out of one can of beans in just a few minutes. Throw it together in a skillet with a few spices and it tastes like it’s been simmering all day. Here’s how to make a can of beans into a legit delicious healthy side dish (or dinner). Ingredients for these easy cannellini beans The magic of this cannelini beans recipe comes from infusing flavor into a can of beans. Of course, you can cook your own on the stovetop. (Follow the instructions in White Beans on Toast.) But this recipe is designed to be a quick and simple fix for weeknights: where you barely have to think. Here’s what you need for this recipe: 1 can cannellini beans Olive oil Herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning (see below) Chives Salt & pepper Two great seasoning blends (purchased or homemade) There are […]
Make cannellini beans into a tasty side dish with this easy recipe! It’s packed with Mediterranean flavor and plant-based protein.
Here’s an easy recipe that all cooks should know: 5 minute cannellini beans! It’s a lifesaver for weeknight cooking, or the perfect solution for adding plant-based protein to a meal. You’ll be amazed at the flavor you can coax out of one can of beans in just a few minutes. Throw it together in a skillet with a few spices and it tastes like it’s been simmering all day. Here’s how to make a can of beans into a legit delicious healthy side dish (or dinner).
The magic of this cannelini beans recipe comes from infusing flavor into a can of beans. Of course, you can cook your own on the stovetop. (Follow the instructions in White Beans on Toast.) But this recipe is designed to be a quick and simple fix for weeknights: where you barely have to think. Here’s what you need for this recipe:
There are two different seasoning blends that perfectly compliment the buttery, creamy flavor of cannellini beans. One is used in French cuisine, and one in Italian. Both are easy to find at most grocery stores.
There’s really no technique required to this cannellini beans recipe: it’s all about the flavorings! Here’s what you’ll do:
Take one taste and you’ll be amazed by the amount of flavor that can be coaxed out of a simple can of beans and 5 minutes. Take this concept and use it when you’re hangry and need a healthy, protein packed snack or side dish.
Another thing we love about this cannellini beans recipe is that it’s incredibly versatile. It works as a side dish, hearty snack or even a healthy plant-based dinner. Here are a few ways to serve it:
Cannellini beans are an Italian white bean that’s oval shaped, with a creamy texture and mild flavor. They’re one of the easiest white beans to find canned at the grocery, along with Great Northern beans. What’s the difference between cannellini and Great Northern beans? Cannellini are larger, with a creamier color; Great Northern are smaller and whiter.
Not sure how to say cannellini? Say Can-a-leen-ee.
Beans are one of the best foods you can eat: especially if you eat a vegetarian or vegan diet! They’re full of plant-based protein, very shelf stable, and easy to make in delicious recipes. And…there are lots more reasons! Here’s why to eat more beans (per the bean cookbook Cool Beans that we reviewed here):
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Prep Time: 3 minutes Cook Time: 2 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Yield: 3 to 4 as a side Make cannellini beans into a tasty side dish with this easy recipe! It’s packed with Mediterranean flavor and plant-based protein.
Category: Side DishMethod: StovetopCuisine: ItalianKeywords: Cannellini beans, Cannellini beans recipe
Beans are one of our favorite ingredients to use in recipes! Here are a few more ways to use beans in your home cooking:
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Do you fancy making a quick and delicious Veggie Burrito inspired by Chipotle? It is loaded with Black Beans, Cilantro Lime Rice, Fajita Veggies, and more… We rolled up EIGHT Chipotle-inspired ingredients to make an epic Meatless Burrit…
Do you fancy making a quick and delicious Veggie Burrito inspired by Chipotle? It is loaded with Black Beans, Cilantro Lime Rice, Fajita Veggies, and more… We rolled up EIGHT Chipotle-inspired ingredients to make an epic Meatless Burrito at home. Are you excited too? It is time for Fajita Fiesta! Have you seen our homemade Chipotle Veggie...
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These are the very best vegan fajitas: a plant based dinner that everyone loves! Roast the veggies on a sheet pan for quick and easy prep. There’s no such thing as too many easy dinner ideas. So let us present our new favorite: these incredible vegan fajitas! Everyone loves this meal, even meat eaters. It’s a great way to make a fun healthy dinner where no one notices there’s no meat! Roast up lots of veggies on a sheet pan with spices, and serve with refried beans and “guac-ish”. The recipe comes right from Talia Pollack’s Party in Your Plants cookbook: and it’s truly a plant party. Here’s what to do, and more about this delicious plant based book! Ingredients in vegan fajitas: sheet pan veggies What we love about this delicious vegetarian and vegan fajitas recipe is that it’s basically sheet pan fajitas! Throw a mix of veggies onto a sheet pan, mix with fajita spices, and bake! It’s so simple and it’s easy to customize. You can use any veggies you like, and even try it with our fajita seasoning (throw the veg in a bowl with olive oil and eye-ball it). This combo of fajita veggies is […]
These are the very best vegan fajitas: a plant based dinner that everyone loves! Roast the veggies on a sheet pan for quick and easy prep.
There’s no such thing as too many easy dinner ideas. So let us present our new favorite: these incredible vegan fajitas! Everyone loves this meal, even meat eaters. It’s a great way to make a fun healthy dinner where no one notices there’s no meat! Roast up lots of veggies on a sheet pan with spices, and serve with refried beans and “guac-ish”. The recipe comes right from Talia Pollack’s Party in Your Plants cookbook: and it’s truly a plant party. Here’s what to do, and more about this delicious plant based book!
What we love about this delicious vegetarian and vegan fajitas recipe is that it’s basically sheet pan fajitas! Throw a mix of veggies onto a sheet pan, mix with fajita spices, and bake! It’s so simple and it’s easy to customize. You can use any veggies you like, and even try it with our fajita seasoning (throw the veg in a bowl with olive oil and eye-ball it). This combo of fajita veggies is fantastic though: it’s got just the right elements to make a tasty healthy dinner. Here’s what you’ll need:
One of our favorite parts of this vegan fajitas recipe is a concept Talia uses called “guac-ish.” She’s a witty writer and podcast personality, and guac-ish is a great example of the way she infuses fun into everything she touches. It’s simply a fast guacamole recipe that takes just 5 minutes: and I think this will be our new go to! Here’s how to make guac-ish, the fastest guacamole recipe you’ll make:
When you’re making vegan fajitas, you have to think about plant-based protein. How are you going to add protein sources to make it a filling meal? This recipe uses refried beans as the basis for the fajitas: and this worked for our family! It was just enough protein to keep us full. The recipe in the book also lists a tofu and tempeh recipe you can use in addition to the beans: so feel free to add that if you think your family will need it.
Here’s what you can use for the refried beans component:
You can make all the components for these vegan fajitas, but they won’t be next-level unless you warm your tortillas. Yes, there’s nothing worse than a stiff, cold tortilla with fajitas! You can warm tortillas in the oven or on the stovetop. Here’s how to warm tortillas:
If you’re looking for a plant based cookbook, Party in Your Plants is a fantastic resource for making eating your vegetables fun. Talia is a hilarious guide to vegan eating, and the book has 100 deliciously enticing vegan recipes (like these vegetable fajitas!). It’s got down to earth with chapter headings like, “What to Make When you Feel Anxious About Protein” and “When You Worked All Day But Still Need to Cook Yourself a Quick Dinner Because Life Sucks Sometimes.”
This book makes eating plant based irresistible and full of joy…which is the best way to motivate yourself to do it. Hats off, Talia, on an incredible book! (PS hear us in an interview on Talia’s podcast.)
Love these vegan fajitas? Here are a few more vegetarian and vegan Mexican recipes to try that make for veggie-filled healthy dinner ideas:
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Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Yield: 4 These are the very best vegan fajitas: a plant based dinner that everyone loves! Roast the veggies on a sheet pan for quick and easy prep.
For the sheet pan fajita veggies
For serving
Category: Main DishMethod: RoastedCuisine: MexicanKeywords: Vegan Fajitas
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