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It’s Time to Join Our Righteous Red Rice Revolution Now

January 27, 2019 by thehamptonsvegan

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Are you tired of boring old plain white rice? Do you crave a flavorful, easy rice that goes with all your dishes?

Problem solved!

Righteous Red Rice Revolution is the answer to all your rice needs!

Righteous Red Rice IS revolutionary!

We’re pretty traditional eaters around here. Because most of our meals involve potatoes, pasta, or rice with veggies and protein. And we have plenty of recipes with various ways to make potatoes and endless variations of pasta dishes. However, our rice recipes were falling behind the other carbs. And I’m not too proud to say that I was content using box mixes of Spanish rice for my red rice necessities for far too long.

So clearly, I was in serious need of a radical rice makeover. Now the search was on for an upgrade to my (skimpy) rice portfolio.

And I was particularly interested in rice that would pair well with our Mexican meals.

Viva la revolution!

Behold! Righteous Red Rice Revolution is the answer to boring old plain rice! Now there’s no more ho-hum rice!

This rice recipe has revolutionized our meals. We make it every time we make enchiladas or tacos, or quesadillas. And no more boxes of rice mixes for us. This is quick, easy, and foolproof.

righteous red rice revolution

And red rice is more than just a side!

What?!

Yes, not only is this a ridiculously easy and perfect side dish, BUT it also works fantastically well as a filling for stuffed peppers! Just make, add some sautéed mushrooms, stuff into parboiled peppers, and pour tomato sauce over all, cover, bake, and eat!

BUT WAIT! THERE’S MORE!

Also, try mixing in a package of Gardein Beefless Ground. Any faux ground meat ingredient (like rehydrated TVP) can be added to create a hearty meal.

Then take that hearty meal you just created and wrap it up in parboiled cabbage leaves, pour on the tomato sauce, and bake for another alternative!

Anybody else?

So I’ve told you my revolutionary rice revelations.

Tag, you’re it!

Now, what else can we do with Righteous Red Rice?

One more righteous rice recipe

Magnanimous mushroom rice pilaf

We have another great rice recipe up our sleeves if you want to mix it up and have some variety. Our Magnanimous Mushroom Rice Pilaf will hit the spot!

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Righteous Red Rice Revolution!

A righteous red rice recipe that's revolutionary for all your side dishes… and then some!
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: vegan
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 plum tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup onions diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or 1 tablespoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. 1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add onions and saute until soft and translucent.
    2. Add garlic and cook briefly, then add rice and cook for about 3 minutes.
    3. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth, and bring just to a boil.
    4. Add cilantro, oregano, salt, and pepper, and reduce heat to a simmer.
    5. Cover and cook for 15 minutes on low. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Notes

For a quick fix if you’re out of fresh tomatoes:
Omit plum tomatoes and tomato sauce from the recipe and instead use 1 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes plus their juice.

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Kick-Ass Killer Kale Salad is a Powerful Green Superhero

September 3, 2018 by thehamptonsvegan

 

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Killer Kale Salad!
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Yep, the Kick-Ass Killer Kale Salad is my new favorite salad, and although I’m late to the kale craze, I’m solidly on board now!

Honestly, I could eat this salad every day! And if it weren’t for the protests I know I’d get from The Big Guy, I would think about making this every day. (His tastes haven’t evolved to embrace kale…yet!)

Before Kale Salad- The Iceberg Days

In the beginning, when I was growing up, the only type of salad we ever ate was iceberg lettuce, a wedge of tomato, and maybe a cucumber (with lots of dressing for me).

My apologies to the iceberg lovers (I’m looking at you, my Big Guy!), and I don’t like to play favorites, or call out the losers, but to put it mildly, it is NOT my favorite.

And I’m pretty sure cardboard is more satisfying. Ok, ok, enough said.

So, I didn’t eat many salads back in the day. I surprised a lot of non-vegans when I said I was vegan and that I didn’t like salads all that much! They assumed that was all we ate!

Then came Spinach!

But with spinach added to the salad game, I found a new appreciation for this menu starter.

Then add some red onion, strips of red pepper, and creamy dressing, and I was in love. Finally, I found a green salad I enjoyed eating.

More recently, the Field Greens Salad

Discovering all the many types of edible green leaves has been an exciting improvement.

And adding different ingredients like fruits, nuts, and citrus, which weren’t usually a part of the salad experience, definitely kicked it up more than a notch!

But KALE, Come on! The Kick-Ass Killer Kale Salad is the King!

cutting ribs from kale leaf
Cutting off the ribs from kale leaves
kale salad prep
simple ingredients in the kale salad

No question. The flavor of this Kick-Ass Killer Kale Salad is off the charts, with no other green leaf salads close behind!

Yes, I love it so much, and if you haven’t tried it yet, you must.

Because now I see kale in the grocery store and have to buy it since it’s kinda got me addicted!

That yummy, garlicky, lemony, chewy, spicy goodness satisfies in a big way.

And bonus, if there’s any leftover, (unlike other soggy salads), it’s still delicious (maybe even better), the next day.

So- sorry, Iceberg, Spinach, and various Field Green Salads: there’s a new salad in my town that has taken your place.

I love you the best, Kick-Ass Killer Kale Salad!

(Not Sorry 😉 )

More Recipes with Garlic Love (besides kale salad)

If you love the taste of garlic in a big way (like I do 🙂 ), try our Gratifying Garlic and Oil Pasta- it’s addicting!

kick-ass killer kale salad
Garlic and oil pasta

Or make our Celestial Celeriac Mashed Potatoes (with or without the celeriac- it’s optional). And feel free to up the amount of garlic in this recipe to your garlicky liking!

Kick-ass killer kale salad
Celestial celeriac mashed potatoes

And, if you need an easy but delicious recipe for vegan parmesan when making your Kick-Ass Killer Kale Salad, try The Hamptons Vegan’s Perfect Parmesan Vegan Style recipe! We got you!

vegan parmesan cheese ingredients for the Kick-Ass Killer Kale Salad
Simple ingredients make parmesan cheese magic

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Kick-Ass Killer Kale Salad

The best salad ever- that still tastes good the next day!
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: appetizers, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: vegan
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 big bunch kale leaves (About 10 ounces)
  • 4-6 cloves garlic, slivered/ thin sliced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 1/3 cup vegan parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • pinch red pepper flakes optional
  • few grinds black pepper

Method
 

  1. 1). Lay kale leaves on a cutting board, folded in half so the rib is on one side, not in middle. Slice off the rib down the length of the leaf. Discard ribs. 2). Cut up leaves into bite-size pieces and add to a large bowl.3). Add all the rest of the ingredients to the bowl and start massaging and squishing everything together with your hands for at least a few minutes. (you can wear disposable food-safe gloves here) 4). Adjust seasonings to your taste and then enjoy! Lasts 3-4 days in the fridge.

Notes

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Killer Kale Salad!

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