Jeweled Curry Rice and Braised Peppery Tofu

Serves: 6-7 | Prep time: 10 min | Cook time: 35 min

2 cups basmati rice

4.5 cups water

1 cup frozen peas & carrots

1 cup fresh corn kernels

1 onion, finely diced

2 tbs curry powder

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/4 cup vegetable broth

1.25 cups roasted cashews

3/4 cup unsweetened raisins
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Rinse and scrub rice. Add to a rice cooker with all the water plus a pinch of salt and dash of curry powder. Steam for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, sauté all remaining ingredients using the veggie broth, starting with the onions and spices, adding the cashews and raisins last. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and stir into rice when done.

2 blocks firm tofu, pressed

1-2 tbs virgin coconut oil

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

Press firm tofu overnight. Cut and toss with spices. To a nonstick ceramic or cast iron pan, add the oil over medium-high heat. Cook the tofu until golden, about 2.5 minutes on each side, then cover and turn off heat to finish cooking. Serve aside the jeweled rice.

Enjoy :)

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Foolproof Coconut Rice (GF Vegan)

I'm one of those people that loves a plain bowl of basmati rice, but my parents really enjoy when it's flavored so I made this recipe with some leftover coconut milk. It was a hit!

If you want less starchy or non-sticky rice, the technique used here will produce perfectly separate rice grains.

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Serves: 2-3 | Time: 45 minutes

1 cup Basmati Rice
1 cup Coconut Milk
3/4 cup Veggie Broth
1.5 tsp Coconut Sugar
Dash Cayenne (optional)

In a pot, add the coconut milk and veggie broth. Light or full fat coconut milk should work for this recipe.
Rinse and scrub your rice in warm water for a minute or two. Strain and shake off excess water. Add to the pot, stir and let soak for 20 minutes.
Stir your sugar and spice into the rice. Turn the heat to high and bring to a simmer (cover to quicken this process). When simmering, turn the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice sit for 10 minutes. Do NOT remove the lid. The steam will finish cooking your rice and make it super fluffy.
After 10 minutes, remove the lid and stir your rice. Holy cow! The coconut milk makes it almost "buttery."

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Majestic Banana Rice Pudding (GF Vegan)

Serves: 2 | Active time: 15 min | Total time: 30 min

1 cup Thai Purple Sticky Rice

1 cup plain Rice or Almond Milk

2 tbs of light amber Maple Syrup

2 spotty medium-sized Bananas

1 tbs Coconut Creme (optional)

1 tsp alcohol-free Vanilla Extract

2 tsp ground Ceylon Cinnamon

Pinch of Himalayan Pink Salt

Grab a medium-sized pot and add just under two cups of water. Rinse your rice and pour into the pot. Bring to a boil with high heat and then simmer for 20 minutes with the cover on.

- dance break -

Check your rice. When stirred, it should stick to the spoon and seem to clump up. Now add in the coconut creme, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

- karaoke anyone? -

Blend one banana with the non-dairy milk. Add to your rice and then sprinkle in the cinnamon.

Stir or let thicken for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, chop your second banana.

- excited hop -

Grab a serving bowl and ladle in your rice pudding. Top with sliced bananas. Sprinkle on organic raisins or extra cinnamon, if desired.

Enjoy! :)

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My Favorite Version of Jeera Rice

Prep: 30 minutes | Cook: 10 minutes | Serves: 4

1 cup Basmati rice

1.5-2 cups of water

1 tsp oil

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp coriander

1 tsp turmeric or saffron coloring

1 tsp coconut oil or Earth Balance butter

1/4 cup chopped mint (optional)

1 tbs minced fried onion (optional)

1 green chili, minced (optional)

Soak your rice for 30 minutes, then drain. In a rice pot, heat your oil and toast your cumin seeds over medium heat. Add your green chilis and mint. Stir and add warm water. When boiling, add salt and rice. Cover for 10 minutes on a low heat. Add onion, coriander, turmeric or saffron, and coconut oil or vegan butter. Stir and cook on high (uncovered) until the liquid is mostly absorbed. Enjoy :)