This Wild Rice Tuna Casserole is something different from the average chicken and noodle casserole recipes you will find out there. This dish is very satisfying, both as a side or a main dish.
You can prepare this dish with chicken, turkey or hamburger as well or make vegetarian, all four ways are amazing.
However it’s best made with a good quality wild rice mixture.
The more natural the better since these types of rice blends contains many nutrients that other processed rice would not.
The panko crumbs and cheese topping give it that nice crunch so do not skip that combination. It makes this recipe divine!
I like to use my Dutch oven for this recipe, if you do not have a Dutch oven then feel free to use a sauteing pan and then a casserole dish once it ready to go into the oven.
Some people like to add grated cheese over top before baking, i don’t. And that is because i prefer the earthy taste of the dish, I encourage you to try it this way = delicious.
Our family’s favorite wild rice blend comes from Costco
If you end up giving this a give it a try, I would love to know how you liked it. Bon Appetit!
Note: Instead of green peppers add, celery or peas.
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This dish is also known as Red Tomato Stew or Nigerian Red Soup and it consists of a cooked then broiled protein of your choice which is then stewed fresh fried tomatoes, onions, garlic and red bell peppers. You can also add an array of meats such as beef, chicken or fish. My recipe here uses goat meat.
I have more African recipes on this site, since it is one of my favorite cuisine these days 🙂 Go check some of my other favorites out > Nigerian Chicken Jollof Rice or Ghana Jollof Rice or Chicken Red Stew which all would serves well alongside this dish. See below for more African recipes that your sure to love!
If your wanting a recipe that includes 3 types of meats your going to want to try thisMixed Meat Nigerian Stew as seen below.
Some people will also add tripe as well to this dish. Personally my favorite way to make it is with boneless goat meat as you see here.
You will notice that I placed this recipe under the “hard” to cook category. The reason for that is because it takes some time and a few steps to make. But besides that it truly is worth the effort.
This stew is so special that it is served as the main dish during the holidays in Nigeria. Yup you heard that right, so instead of our North American Turkey they serve this.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH AFRICAN RED STEW
You can serve with Rice or Pounded Yam.Pounded Yam typically is prepared with a mortar and large pot and is made from scratch, however do to advances in the food industry you can now buy it in a “powdered form” and make the same thing. Find that recipe here > How to make Pounded Yam
Red Goat Stew has been a favorite recipe of mine since I was a little girl. Yup my mom cooked African food for me along with many other cultural dishes and so this is where I developed my love for spicy foods.
Now some people like this stew to be super spicy, I prefer it mild – spicy and so that is what I’m sharing with you today. The intense “Red” color that you see in this recipe is from the blended mixture.
Some people like there red stew to be somewhat running, I prefer my more thick as you can see above. I find it makes it really easy this way to pick up with the pounded yam and tastes better in my opinion.
However if you prefer it more liquidly, as some people do like to make it. Simply add 1/2 cup of extra stock to the cooking process at the end.
Wanting to make Pounded Yam with this? Check out my 5 minute recipe for that here: how-to-make-pounded-yam/
I love eating with my hands, if you have not tried it before your in for a tasty experience.
Notes: The type of curry powder you use here is important, you don’t want a masala type curry which is to mild. Ideally a Jamaican curry will work best here.
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This flavorful Rajma Recipe (Punjabi Curry) has a combination of beans, tomatoes, and spices simmered together to create a hearty and delicious vegetarian / vegan meal.
Indian cuisine is famously known for its unique flavors and spices, and one dish in particular is a classic example of the variety of flavors in Indian cooking: Rajma Curry.
WHAT IS RAJMA CURRY
It is a Vegetarian Curry made with Kidney beans and many different spices.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR RAJMA CURRY
Kidney beans
Red Onion
Garlic
Ginger
Tomatoes
Spices
RAJMA IS RICH IN
Protein, fiber along with iron, copper, folate, manganese, potassium and Vitamin K1.
RAJMA MASALA POWDER
Is what I always use to make this dish. It can be found on AMAZON which I linked below.
HOW TO MAKE RAJMA CURRY
You can prepare this dish all in one pot on the stove or in your slow cooker/pressure cooker if you like too. I prepared this on the stovetop this time as I used canned kidney beans, so it was quick and easy for me.
Inspired by one of my favorite Indian Chefs Vahchef.
This dish is %100 Vegetarian but you would not know it, because it’s soooo GOOD!!
Once you try this recipe, you will be hooked. And if you have a meat eating man or kids in the house who swear that Vegetarian food can’t be good. Just wait till they try this recipe!
This dish has a wonderful depth of smells and flavor that you’re sure to remember, kidney beans never tasted so good!
I have experimented with plenty of curries for some time now, so you can trust me when I say this recipe is a sure winner.
Now you will want to go down the ethnic food aisle in your local grocery to pick up some “Masala Curry” which is the right kind of powder that is really needed for this recipe.
Then you will add just a few more traditional Indian spices that will make this dish absolutely amazing.Also if your not to familiar with dried fenugreek leaves, then I encourage you taking a stroll down your groceries ethnic for those as well.
They are sure to have it there somewhere, however if you cannot find them feel free to use cilantro instead.
Who said it takes a chef to make real Indian curry? Obviously never was in your kitchen. Cooking methods:
Simmer on a low-medium heat for 1 hour on the stovetop
Cook in the pressure cooker around 10 minutes or depending on your instructions
Cook in the slow cooker from 8-10 hours.
Inspired by: VahChefBe sure to make some basmati rice to serve alongside or if you really want to make it extra special go ahead and make some homemade Naan Bread.If you liked this dish, then be sure to check out my recipe for Coconut Curry Chicken
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This Chinese Peppered Shrimp stir fry is easy to make and is packed full of crispy red and green peppers and is sautéed in a special black peppered sauce.
Your going to want to pull out the chop sticks for this one.
WHAT IS PEPPER SHRIMP
Black Pepper Shrimp is a popular Chinese dish that is made with shrimp and a mixture of vegetables that is typically served with rice or on it’s own. It has a special sauce that it is made in, which makes it super tasty!
In which I will share with you below in the recipe card!
This dish is made in our home often and is definitely up there on our list of favorite Asian dishes.
You can make this in a large non stick skillet or wok, since the whole dish comes together in under 15 minutes you really can skip the take-out tonight with this one.
So what are you waiting for? By the time you dial up your local restaurant, you can have this delicious and authentic Black Pepper Shrimp stir fry on the table in no time.
You can always add fresh calamari to this dish as well if you’d like. And if your really feeling bold, go ahead a throw a chicken breast in too.
The only real difference from this dish and those served in the restaurants is that this typically arrives to the table on a hot sizzling hot plate.
And unlike my other black pepper recipe on this blog, we do not have to tenderize anything so that step is omitted here.
We hardly ever order this dish from the restaurant anymore, because mine is better. That is unless we know the restaurant well and know they make it just as good.
Plus by eating this type of dish, you never have to feel guilty by overindulging. Because this is a super healthy meal that is packed full nutrients and contains should no msgs. Just make sure the soya sauce you use says that on the label and you will be in business.
I like to serve this with jasmine rice on the side and will use a mini rice cooker to cook the rice. Just set it ahead of time and it will be ready when the dish is completed.
I hope you give it a try there really isn’t much too it!
And stay tuned to this blog for more Healthy Chinese Recipes to come in the following months 🙂
Meal Prep Idea: Make enough to create a few meal prep bowls for the week ahead
If you liked this recipe? Then you will want to try my other ASIAN inspired recipes below!
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I love making this Jalapeno Peach Salsa it’s easy, versatile and takes no special effort at all. You can have it ready to serve in less than 10 minutes time.
Basically all you are going to need is some fresh peaches, fresh jalapenos along with a chopped onion, orange pepper, cilantro and salt to taste.
This recipe has recently become very popular on this blog. As it was featured over on onebitevegan.com some months back.
This salsa is on that list of my favorite homemade salsas and cannot be found in the stores.
So if you love salsa as much as me, then you are going to want to give this one a try!
WHAT DOES PEACH SALSA GO WITH
Not only does it go so well paired with your favorite nachos; it also goes well when paired alongside chicken and pork dishes.
So whenever I’m making this I will make a big enough batch, so that I can use it in a few different ways.
You will find an awesome recipe below that feature this salsa, which you’re sure to love!
A sweet and spicy salsa that you can’t go wrong with!
HOW TO MAKE PEACH SALSA
I like to add all my ingredients to a small food processor, which will chop it all together in a jiffy.
Just make sure it’s set to slow chop as your not wanting a puree.
However if you don’t have a food processor, then feel free to use a knife just make sure you are chopping it all up as small as possible.
I also like to double up this recipe as it saves great in the fridge for the very next day. In which I will make either some pork chops or grilled chicken and serve this salsa right alongside.
Both recipes are listed below, I hope you give one of them a try!
Note: You can omit the Jalapeno sauce which is found in bottled Jalapenos if desired.
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This Chicken Vermicelli recipe can be served with just about any type of vegetable you have on hand. Traditionally though it typically has julienned carrots, Bok choy and green onions.
is chicken vermicelli healthy
IS CHICKEN VERMICELLI HEALTHY
Yes, it has carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats.
Chicken Vermicelli is also known as Singapore Noodles
Where do Singapore Noodles Originate
Despite it’s name it was not created in Singapore.
Singapore is known to be the hub of many cultures and many of their dishes today have been influenced by many different types of foreigners over the centuries.
Today you can find many different types of dishes eaten in Singapore.These noodles however are well known worldwide and are eaten by all types of people.
Some like them with meat such as shrimp, chicken, pork or beef. And others like it purely vegetarian, which is good also.
This dish is also very easy to prepare and can be ready to serve in under 30 minutes.
I used to order this often from my local Chinese restaurant, now I make it myself.
Singapore noodles are made with vermicelli rice noodles, chicken breasts and seasoned with curry powder, and some other popular Asian ingredients.
You will want to start with sauteing the chicken first, and meanwhile soaking the vermicelli noodles around the same time.
Preparing the vegetables ahead of time, and setting aside when you’re ready to make the dish.
The fantastic flavors of this dish is what has made it so popular all across singapore and now internationally.
The balance of flavors is so good here, and even though we are adding minced red chili paste for a little heat.
You will hardly notice it since the balance of the other flavors mellows it out nicely, so don’t be afraid to add that heat.
Feel like adding shrimp, go ahead it’s your dinner after all!
I don’t know about you but this vegetable mixture is perfect, some people like to add red peppers but that is so wrong if you ask me.
The varieties of vermicelli rice noodles are endless, so choose your favorite brand and let’s get to cooking this delicious recipe!
You may want to add more soya sauce near the end, stir everything together well and taste before adjusting the flavor.
Looking for some added heat? Simply add in more of the minced chili paste, but be careful you only want a little more, it’s hot stuff.
If you liked this recipe? Then you will want to try my other ASIAN inspired recipes below!
Note: You can make this with beef, Chinese pork, chicken if you prefer or just vegetables.
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Making this Black Bean Beef Stir fry is easy because it uses a pre-made sauce. There are a few pre-made black bean sauces on the market. My favorite is Lee Kum Kee Black Bean Garlic Sauce.
I used to order this dish every time from our local Chinese restaurant,
Making at home myself save a ton of money vs ordering takeout. Plus, I like to add more peppers than most restaurants add, making it all the more better.
You can add more peppers or onions as desired. Make them thin or thick as preferred!
WHAT IS BLACK BEAN BEEF
It is a popular Chinese dish that has marinated beef and vegetables all cooked together in fermented black bean sauce.
HOW TO MAKE BLACK BEAN BEEF
You want to use either a Wok or Large frying pan
Then you will want to either have sliced beef or slice it yourself and place it into a shallow bowl to marinade (see recipe card below for marinating instructions)
Once the beef has marinaded add it to the wok and sauté till cooked, remove and set aside
Add in the vegetables along with beef stock and black bean sauce and sauté on medium heat till the vegetables are tender
Toss back in the beef and toss all together to serve!
This delicious and authentic stir fry takes less than 30 minutes to make too, so what are you waiting for.
IS BLACK BEAN BEEF HEALTHY
Yes, it is packed full of fermented black beans, veggies and lean beef.
Follow along for a mouthwatering dinner that everyone is sure to love.
This dish can be made with shrimp or chicken too which is also amazing. I had to do this dish right, so I tried it a couple dozen recipes from many sources to come up with my favorite version.
It has all the flavors you have come to know and love in a black bean sauce, and goes great served over rice.
Start by cooking your rice, because the rest takes less than 15 minutes. I like to use a mini rice cooker, just set it and forget it.
Then you will want to start with chopping the vegetables first, then setting them aside. Cut your steak into slices and place in a large frying pan or wok, sauteing till the beef is no longer pink.
I don’t know about you but this vegetable mixture is perfect, some people like to add snow peas, and other veggies but that is not very authentic if you ask me. This is one of my favorite dishes and healthy too!
The fantastic flavors of garlic and black bean sauce gives this dish it’s amazing flavor, and the cornstarch helps to thicken it up just right. Even though there is garlic already in the black bean sauce, it is still nice to add 2 more cloves.
You will hardly notice it since the balance of the other flavors mellows it out nicely, so don’t be afraid to add more garlic.
I hope you give it a try. There really isn’t much too it!
This healthy meal is sure to impress even the pickiest of eaters, serve alongside a big bowl of jasmine rice.
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This Persian Stew (Ghorme Sabzi) is a very popular dish that hails from Iran. It is made with either beef or lamb, kidney beans and some other special ingredients.
My friend shared a flat with an Iranian man during his University days and during this time the young man’s Mother would often come over and spend the whole day cooking for them (Spoiled)!
It has been many years since then, however Jason had not forgotten how good those meals where. And one of his favorite dishes was for this Persian Herb Stew.
Recently, I was asked to try and prepare some traditional dishes in exchange for a few nights of fine dining somewhere, so I gladly took the challenge.
I must admit i was like a fish out of water, because i never cooked Iranian food before so i wasn’t sure what recipes or techniques to use.
However with some time a patience i learned the tricks to making this delicious dish. My first attempts failed, I was following the wrong recipes, and to my partner’s disappointment none of the dishes I prepared tasted at all like he remembered.
But I did not give up and set my focus on Ghorme sabzi which is considered the Iranian national dish, and understandably so, it’s absolutely delicious not to mention very healthy.
I finally prepared this recipe here, and we both were instantly in Ghorme Sabzi Persian Heaven! Knowing we found the right recipe that is sure to please those who know it all to well and those trying it for the first time. Serve with basmati rice and enjoy!
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