50+ EASY Vegetarian Recipes - Tastes Better From Scratch https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/category/vegetarian/ Everything tastes better homemade! Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:00:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cropped-favicon-32x32.png 50+ EASY Vegetarian Recipes - Tastes Better From Scratch https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/category/vegetarian/ 32 32 Spring Roll Bowl https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/spring-roll-bowl/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/spring-roll-bowl/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/?p=114879 A homemade Spring Roll Bowl recipe with a sweet chili sauce, peanuts, avocado, carrot, bell pepper, cucumber, and mango.This easy Spring Roll Bowl recipe is a vibrant and healthy meal that is on the table in less than 30 minutes! You still get to enjoy the flavor you love from fresh spring rolls, transformed into a delicious bowl recipe! Want more 30-Minute Meals? Try Chicken Caprese, Egg Roll in a Bowl, Air Fryer…]]> A homemade Spring Roll Bowl recipe with a sweet chili sauce, peanuts, avocado, carrot, bell pepper, cucumber, and mango.

This easy Spring Roll Bowl recipe is a vibrant and healthy meal that is on the table in less than 30 minutes! You still get to enjoy the flavor you love from fresh spring rolls, transformed into a delicious bowl recipe!

Want more 30-Minute Meals? Try Chicken Caprese, Egg Roll in a Bowl, Air Fryer Salmon Bites, or Greek Burgers!

A homemade Spring Roll Bowl recipe with a sweet chili sauce, peanuts, avocado, carrot, bell pepper, cucumber, and mango.

Spring Roll Bowls are Quick and Genius

We created these Spring Roll Bowls as a convenient way to get the delicious flavors of Fresh Spring Rolls, without the work. Everything is thrown in a bowl and drizzled with a homemade peanut sauce that will make your tastebuds sing! They’re perfectly practical for weeknight enjoyment, and just look how pretty they are.

Ever since our trip to Southeast Asia I’ve been craving all of our favorite Vietnamese and Thai inspired recipes (like Pho and Banh Mi Sandwiches). Any of those flavors I can mimic, bring my right back to that amazing experience! (You can find our travel itinerary, here).

How to Make Spring Roll Bowls:

Make Peanut Sauce and Chop Veggies: Blend sauce ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Add a little water, if needed. Slice and chop all vegetables and herbs.

Two images showing the ingredients for a sweet chili peanut sauce in a food processor, and a picture of chopped veggies, mango, avocado, and herbs on a cutting board.

Prepare Noodles and Serve: Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with a tablespoon or two of sweet chili sauce and a few tablespoons of the peanut sauce until well coated. Toss to combine. Spoon noodles in bowls and top with sliced avocado, carrot, mango, bell pepper, Serrano pepper, cucumber, peanuts, and chopped herbs. Add chicken, shrimp or crispy tofu, if desired then drizzle with extra sweet chili sauce and peanut sauce!

Two images with rice noodles with peanut sauce and sweet chili sauce on top, then an easy spring roll bowl all assembled and being served with chopsticks.

Make Ahead Instructions:

To Make Ahead: Chop veggies and make spring roll sauces up to 2 days ahead of time, stored in the fridge. The rice noodles are best cooked fresh, so they don’t clump together and harden.

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Our favorite Spring Roll Bowls are vibrant and healthy and on the table in 30 minutes. The peanut sauce on top will make these your new favorite meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Thai
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 748kcal
Cost 10

Ingredients

Peanut Sauce: 

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons garlic , minced
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha hot sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 3-4 Tablespoons warm water , or more as needed to thin

Spring Roll Bowls:

  • 14 ounces dry rice noodles
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 serrano peppers , chopped (seeds and veins removed)
  • 2/3 cup dry roasted peanuts , chopped
  • 1 avocado , peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot , shredded
  • 1 bell pepper red or orange, chopped
  • 1 English cucumber , sliced
  • 1 mango , peeled and sliced into chunks
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce ,or more, to taste
  • 2 cups Protein of choice: cooked chicken, shrimp or crispy tofu , optional

Instructions

  • Make the Peanut Sauce: Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. Add a little water, if needed until you reach your desired thinness. Pour into a bowl and set aside.
  • Chop all vegetables and fresh herbs.
  • Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain. Add noodles to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with a tablespoon or two of sweet chili sauce and a few tablespoons of peanut sauce until well coated. Toss to combine.
  • Assemble: Spoon noodles into bowls. Top with sliced avocado, carrot, mango, bell pepper, serrano pepper, cucumber, peanuts and chopped herbs. Add chicken, shrimp or tofu, if desired. Drizzle with extra sweet chili sauce and peanut sauce.

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Notes

Make Ahead Instructions: Store chopped veggies and sauce seperatly, up to a few days ahead. Rice noodles don’t work to cook ahead.
Calories: Calorie count includes all of the sauce being used. Use less sauce for less calories.

Nutrition

Calories: 748kcal | Carbohydrates: 108g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 1134mg | Potassium: 836mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 4030IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg

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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/southwest-vegetarian-stuffed-peppers/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/southwest-vegetarian-stuffed-peppers/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/?p=26048 Easy vegetarian stuffed peppers in a baking dish, topped with melted cheese.This healthy Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers recipe is packed with rice, beans, veggies, and so much flavor. It will leave you satisfied and energized and are so easy to make! Check out all of my vegetarian recipes like Roasted Cauliflower Soup, Chow Mein, or Cacio e Pepe! How to Make Stuffed Peppers: Prep and Pre-Cook: Cut ¼-inch…]]> Easy vegetarian stuffed peppers in a baking dish, topped with melted cheese.

This healthy Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers recipe is packed with rice, beans, veggies, and so much flavor. It will leave you satisfied and energized and are so easy to make!

Check out all of my vegetarian recipes like Roasted Cauliflower Soup, Chow Mein, or Cacio e Pepe!

Easy vegetarian stuffed peppers in a baking dish, topped with melted cheese.

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers That’ll Steal the Show.

I never knew how much I could love Stuffed Peppers until I worked on this recipe. Any I had eaten in the past were pretty bland, so I knew I had to pack these with tons of wonderful flavor, and all the good stuff, like rice, beans and veggies. These are so good, it’s like eating a loaded burrito, but veggie style. So whether you’re looking for vegetarian meals for Meatless Monday, or just a healthy meal that will leave you satisfied, these easy Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers are the answer. My whole family cheers for this meal. For my kids, I often cut up the peppers and give them tortilla chips or a whole wheat flour tortilla to eat with it.

How to Make Stuffed Peppers:

Prep and Pre-Cook: Cut ¼-inch from tops of bell peppers and remove the stem, ribs and seeds. Fill a large baking dish with 1/2-inch of water then place peppers cut-side down in the water and bake for 20 minutes.

Six bell peppers upside down in water, being prepped for an easy stuffed peppers recipe.

Make Mixture: Sauté onion in a little oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic then cook for 30 seconds. Add corn, beans, diced tomatoes, green onions, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until corn and beans are heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat then stir in rice, 1 cup cheese, and cilantro. Stir to combine. Taste and add additional seasonings, if needed.

Two images showing how to make vegetarian stuffed peppers by cooking the mixture of rice, beans, and veggies.

Bake and Serve: Remove peppers from oven and drain water from dish. Divide the mixture evenly between the peppers, then top with remaining cheese. Return vegetarian stuffed peppers to oven for 10-15 more minutes, until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.

Six homemade vegetarian stuffed peppers with rice, beans, veggies, and topped with cheese. They are out of the oven and ready to eat.

Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:

To Make-Ahead: The peppers can be stuffed with filling 1-2 days ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.

To Freeze: Freeze the filling for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw before stuffing peppers.

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There is so much screaming good flavor in these healthy Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers, and they leave you feeling full and energized.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 313kcal
Cost 12

Ingredients

  • 6 sweet bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, cauliflower rice or quinoa)
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion , diced
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles , mild
  • 1 14 oz can black beans , drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 4 green onions , chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning*
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper , plus more to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese , Mexican blend or pepperjack cheese, divided
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Prep peppers: Cut ¼-inch from tops of bell peppers and remove the stem, ribs and seeds. Fill a large baking dish with 1/2-inch of water.Place peppers cut-side down in the water and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Filling: Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add corn, beans, diced tomatoes, green onions, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until corn and beans are heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in rice, 1 cup cheese, and cilantro. Stir to combine. Taste and add additional seasonings, if needed.
  • Stuff peppers: Remove peppers from oven and drain water from dish. Divide the mixture evenly between the peppers, then top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake again: Return to oven for 10-15 more minutes, until peppers are tender and cheese is melted. Store leftover peppers in the refrigerator, covered for 4-5 days.

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Notes

Peppers: Choose big, round bell peppers that sit flat. Or lay them on the side and cut a small piece from the top, horizontally. Red, orange and yellow peppers will be sweeter than green.
Taco Seasoning: To use your own spices, use 1 Tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder and oregano.
Add more Protein: Add one pound of cooked ground turkey to the filling.
Make-ahead Instructions: Stuffed peppers can be assembled 1-2 days ahead of time, stored in the fridge until baking.
Freezing Instructions: Freeze the filling for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw before stuffing peppers. 

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 857mg | Potassium: 798mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4140IU | Vitamin C: 165mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 3mg

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Gallo Pinto https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/gallo-pinto/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/gallo-pinto/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/?p=63434 A delicious Gallo Pinto breakfast plate with a serving of gallo pinto, scrambled eggs, and a couple warm tortillas.A breakfast plate of Gallo Pinto pinto and some eggs on the side takes me right back to Costa Rica. This dish is so beloved there, that it’s considered the country’s national dish, and I got help from locals to share this traditional Gallo Pinto recipe with all of you! Cooking International recipes is a…]]> A delicious Gallo Pinto breakfast plate with a serving of gallo pinto, scrambled eggs, and a couple warm tortillas.

A breakfast plate of Gallo Pinto pinto and some eggs on the side takes me right back to Costa Rica. This dish is so beloved there, that it’s considered the country’s national dish, and I got help from locals to share this traditional Gallo Pinto recipe with all of you!

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A delicious Gallo Pinto breakfast plate with a serving of gallo pinto, scrambled eggs, and a couple warm tortillas.

Why I Love this Recipe:

  • Transports me back to Costa Rica where I enjoyed this Galllo Pinto recipe daily. I knew immediately I wanted to make it regularly from home and I even chatted with TBFS followers from Costa Rica to make sure I did the recipe justice.
  • Family Favorite: Gallo Pinto (meaning “spotted rooster”, in spanish, because of the speckled look of the rice) is made with basic ingredients that even the pickiest eaters will love: rice, beans, diced vegetables, and salsa lizano.
  • Meal Prep: I like to make a big batch because it reheats well for a quick and easy breakfast or meal on busy days. We also love to make it into a burrito with leftover shredded meat, scrambled eggs, cheese and hot sauce folded into a tortilla.

Pura Vida!

Ingredients Needed:

  • Vegetables: Red Bell Pepper, Onion, Celery, and Fresh Cilantro.
  • Butter and Vegetable Oil
  • Black Beans
  • Cooked Rice: Leftover cold rice works best. Or cook rice and pour it onto a baking tray and refrigerate or freeze it until cool.
  • Salsa Lizano: Purchase from Amazon, an International Foods Market, or try this homemade version.
  • Seasonings: Garlic, Chicken Bouillon and Cumin.

How to make Gallo Pinto:

Sauté Vegetables: Heat pan and oil over medium heat. Once hot, add butter, bell pepper, onion and celery and sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

Chopped bell pepper, onion, and celery being sautéed in a pan with oil and butter.

Combine: Add salsa lizano, drained black beans, ¼ cup bean broth from the can, chicken bouillon and cumin. Simmer for 5-8 minutes, until most of liquid evaporates.

Black beans, salsa lizano, chicken bouillon, cumin, and bean broth dumped on top of sautéed veggies in a pan to show how to make gallo pinto.

Add Rice: Gently fold in rice. Cook on low for 10 minutes, only tossing occasionally using a spatula to scrap from the bottom of the pan and flip rice.

Cooked white rice being added to a pan to make the best gallo pinto recipe.

Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Add cilantro and toss in to combine. Serve with a warm tortilla on the side, fried or scrambled eggs, or fried plantains.

An easy gallo pinto recipe in a stainless steel pan, ready to serve.

Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:

To Make Ahead: Store gallo pinto the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat, sprinkle a little water, cover and re-steam on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through.

To Freeze: Place in a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in refrigerator before reheating.

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This Gallo Pinto recipe is a Costa Rican staple made with rice, beans, diced vegetables, and seasonings. Enjoy it for breakfast with eggs, or inside a burrito with your favorite meat.
Course Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine central american, Costa Rica
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 237kcal
Cost 5

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 red bell pepper , finely diced
  • 1 yellow onion , finely diced
  • 2 ribs celery , finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 15 oz cans black beans , undrained
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon paste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 cups cold leftover cooked white rice
  • 1/3 cup salsa lizano
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

For Serving (Optional):

  • warm corn tortillas
  • Eggs – scrambled or fried
  • fried plantains

Instructions

  • Drain black beans, but reserve the bean broth from the can, and set aside.
  • Sauté Veggies: Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add oil. Once hot, add butter, bell pepper, onion and celery and sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  • Add salsa lizano, black beans, ¼ cup bean broth from the can, chicken bouillon, and cumin. Simmer for 5-8 minutes, until most of liquid evaporates.
  • Add rice and gently fold in to combine. Cook on low for 10 minutes, tossing occasionally by scrapping up from the bottom of the pan and gently flipping it. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Add cilantro and toss in to combine.
  • Serve with a warm tortilla on the side, fried or scrambled eggs, or fried plantains.

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Notes

Make Ahead Instructions: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat, sprinkle a little water, cover and re-steam on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through.
Freezing Instructions: Place in a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 284mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1180IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg

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Chia Seed Jam https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/chia-seed-jam/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/chia-seed-jam/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2024 01:44:27 +0000 https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/?p=111953 A strawberry Chia Seed Jam recipe in a jar with a spoon for serving, that can be made with any type of fruit!This 10-minute Chia Seed Jam can be made with literally any fruit! It has no added sugar, is freezer friendly, and it tastes so fresh and delicious! Serve Chia Seed Jam with homemade bread, buttermilk biscuits, cornbread, a charcuterie board, or with any breakfast foods like whole wheat pancakes. Why I love this recipe: How…]]> A strawberry Chia Seed Jam recipe in a jar with a spoon for serving, that can be made with any type of fruit!

This 10-minute Chia Seed Jam can be made with literally any fruit! It has no added sugar, is freezer friendly, and it tastes so fresh and delicious!

Serve Chia Seed Jam with homemade bread, buttermilk biscuits, cornbread, a charcuterie board, or with any breakfast foods like whole wheat pancakes.

A strawberry Chia Seed Jam recipe in a jar with a spoon for serving, that can be made with any type of fruit!

Why I love this recipe:

  • No Added Sugar: Unlike my freezer jam recipes, this chia seed jam doesn’t require any added sugar or pectin because the chia seeds act as the thickening agent.
  • Healthy: You get all of the benefits from fresh fruit, along with extra protein, fiber and healthy omega-3’s from the chia seeds.
  • Easy: You can whip together this jam in 10 minutes! I like to double or triple my recipe and freeze the leftovers.

How to make Chia Jam:

Cook Fruit: Add fruit to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Mash with a meat masher or fork to break down the fruit then cook for about 5 minutes, until all the fruit is broken down and slightly thickened. Use an immersion blender if you want it really smooth.

Two images showing diced strawberries in a pot, then after it's heated and blended to show how to make chia seed jam.

Add Chia Seeds: Stir in chia seeds then remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Taste then add sweetener if needed, depending on the type of fruit used.

Two images showing a fresh strawberry puree with chia seeds and lemon juice added to show how to make a natural sugar free jam recipe.

Pour chia jam into containers then store in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months. Serve on Homemade Bread, Buttermilk Biscuits, English Muffins, or Homemade Rolls.

Fresh raspberry chia jam recipe spread on a slice of homemade bread.

Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:

To Make Ahead: This sugar free jam recipe can be made in just 10 minutes! Keep in the fridge for up to a week.

To Freeze: Freeze prepared chia smash in a freezer-safe container or jar for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, or quick thaw placing the jar in hot water for a few minutes.

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This 10-minute Chia Seed Jam can be made with any type of berries or juicy fruit! It has no added sugar, is freezer friendly, and it tastes so fresh and delicious!
Course condiment, sauce, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 32
Calories 8kcal
Cost 4

Ingredients

  • 16 oz fresh or frozen berries or chopped fruit , * (about 4 cups)
  • 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1-3 Tablespoons honey , maple syrup or agave (optional)

Instructions

  • Mash fruit: Add fruit to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Mash with a meat masher or fork to break down the fruit and cook for about 5 minutes, until all the fruit is broken down and slightly thickened. Use an immersion blender if you want it really smooth.
  • Stir in chia seeds. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Taste and add sweetener if needed, depending on the type of fruit used*.
  • Pour chia seed jam into containers* and store in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Yield: Makes 2 cups, Serving Size is 1 Tablespoon
Fruit: Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries or chopped strawberries (or a combination) work great. If using peaches or pineapple, you may need to add a sprinkle of extra chia seeds to thicken the jam, since peaches are so juicy.
Lemon Juice: Adds tanginess, helps preserve flavors and vibrancy of the fruit (especially fruits that brown, like peaches).
Containers: I recommend using 4oz or 8oz jars because chia jam only keeps for 1 week in the fridge, and store leftovers in the freezer. (The added sugar in traditional jams makes those last longer than this jam will).
Freezing Instructions: Freeze prepared chia jam in a freezer-safe container or jar for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, or quick thaw placing the jar in hot water for a few minutes.
Canning: Chia Seeds Jam is not safe for canning.

Nutrition

Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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Cacio e Pepe https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/cacio-e-pepe/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/cacio-e-pepe/#respond Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:09:24 +0000 https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/?p=96947 A bowl filled with homemade Cacio e Pepe, ready to enjoy.“Cacio e Pepe” is a simple, spicy, delicious recipe from central Italy that you can’t help but share with friends and family. It’s easy but will come out perfectly with a few tricks! Want more Italian dishes? Try Chicken Cacciatore, Homemade Lasagna, or Tomato and Basil Bruschetta. Why we Stef and Alex love this recipe:…]]> A bowl filled with homemade Cacio e Pepe, ready to enjoy.

Cacio e Pepe” is a simple, spicy, delicious recipe from central Italy that you can’t help but share with friends and family. It’s easy but will come out perfectly with a few tricks!

Want more Italian dishes? Try Chicken Cacciatore, Homemade Lasagna, or Tomato and Basil Bruschetta.

A bowl filled with homemade Cacio e Pepe, ready to enjoy.

Why we Stef and Alex love this recipe:

  • Creamy: There is no sauce creamier than a Cacio e Pepe sauce! Try it and see!
  • Flavorful: Pepper is at the top of the list of this flavor-filled recipe.
  • Affordable: It has just a few simple ingredients, just pasta, pepper, and pecorino cheese!

How to make Cacio e Pepe:

The creaminess of this recipe is not due to the addition of cream but is made with pasta water, which contains a large amount of starch and gives the final dish the right softness. So don’t drain it in the sink but keep it until the end of the preparation of this dish. 

Boil Pasta: Remember that making this pasta is all about timing. It’s best to note the time when you add the pasta water to make the creamy cheese. Set the timer and use the water two minutes after the pasta is cooked because that’s the time that has the most starch to make a smooth, creamy cheese mixture.

A pot filled with boiling noodles and dry spaghetti noodles added.

Toast Pepper: Use a steel pan and toast the freshly ground pepper. The heat should be very low. When you smell the aroma, add some hot pasta water.

Two images showing how to make the pepper water for easy Cacio e Pepe pasta.

Make Sauce: Grate the pecorino cheese in a bowl; use a microplane so that the cheese is fine like powder. Two minutes after cooking the pasta, add a small ladleful of pasta water and whisk it until it forms a lump-free cream. Should it be too stiff, add a little water at a time, but just enough because you don’t want a sauce that is too runny.

Two images showing pecorino cheese being grated into a bowl, then pasta water added to make a creamy sauce.

Serve: With the heat off, combine the ingredients. Add the pasta to the pepper water, then the cheese mixture. Mix it well and vigorously; add a little more water if it has any lumps. Serve the best Cacio e Pepe recipe hot, adding some more grated pepper for decoration. 

A close up image of homemade Italian Cacio e Pepe, topped with fresh black pepper.

Pro Tips:

  • No Oil: The cheese provides enough fat; therefore, no extra oil is needed.
  • Pasta Water: Use only the hot pasta water, which contains the starch and that which makes the cream silky and smooth without any lumps. Do not use too much water to cook the pasta because the starch itself makes the sauce smooth and creamy. 
  • Don’t Cook Pasta Completely: Drain the pasta before it is finished cooking. Finish cooking it in the skillet with the ground toasted peppercorns so that the spaghetti will absorb the full taste.

Can you store the cacio e pepe for the next day?

No, you can’t. Cacio e pepe must be prepared and eaten right away. It cannot be stored in the refrigerator, so prepare the right serving for each person.

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Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe is a simple, spicy, delicious recipe from central Italy that you can't help but share with friends and family. It's easy but will come out perfectly with a few tricks!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 562kcal

Equipment

  • 1 microplane

Ingredients

  • 7 oz spaghetti noodles , or long pasta, fresh Spaghetti alla Chitarra; or use the dry version by Barilla or De Cecco spaghetti
  • 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese , grated ,(200g)
  • peppercorns , to taste
  • tbsp salt , for the pasta water
  • 3 liters water

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water for the time indicated on the package (about 10-12 minutes). Use 3 liters of water and 30g of coarse salt.
  • To make the pepper water, toast pepper in a saucepan. When you smell the aroma of the pepper, add a ladleful of pasta water and turn off the heat.
  • Grate the pecorino cheese in a bowl; use a microplane so that the cheese is fine like powder.
  • Two minutes after cooking the pasta, add a small ladleful of pasta water and whisk it until it forms a lump-free cream. Should it be too stiff, add a little water at a time, but just enough because you don’t want a sauce that is too runny.
  • With the heat off, combine the ingredients. Add the pasta to the pepper water, then the cheese mixture. Mix it well and vigorously; add a little more water if it has any lumps.
  • Serve hot, adding some more grated pepper for decoration. 

Nutrition

Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Calcium: 598mg | Iron: 2mg

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There’s so much to love about this Breakfast Potatoes recipe made with baby red potatoes, green bell pepper and onion. They’re crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and easy to make.

Do you love breakfast recipes? Try my Eggs Benedict, Blintzes, Overnight Cinnamon Rolls, or Yeasted Waffles!

A bowl of crispy Breakfast Potatoes with bell peppers and onion, ready to serve.

Why I love these crispy breakfast potatoes:

  • Roast in the Oven – Less mess and monitoring, and keeps your stove clear to make eggs, french toast, crepes, or pancakes.
  • Crispy and flavorful – These oven breakfast potatoes are roasted at high heat to get them crispy, and I love the extra seasonings and addition of onions and bell peppers for flavor.
  • Easy – Only 10 minutes of prep makes these homemade breakfast potatoes the perfect side dish to any breakfast.

How to make Breakfast Potatoes:

Chop Veggies: Slice the potatoes into chunks then chop the peppers, onion, and garlic.

Combine Ingredients: Place potatoes, garlic, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, olive oil, butter, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl then toss to combine. Transfer to a large baking sheet (or two), spreading apart as much as possible.

Red potatoes, garlic, onion, bell peppers, olive oil, butter, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a large bowl to make homemade breakfast potatoes.

Bake for about 25 minutes at 425 degrees F. Then increase the oven temperature to 500 degrees F and bake until the best breakfast potatoes are crispy and brown, about 10 more minutes.

The best Breakfast Potatoes recipe on a baking sheet, roasted until crispy to show how to make breakfast potatoes.

Make Ahead and Storage Instructions:

To Make Ahead: The peppers, onion, and garlic can be chopped ahead of time and stored in in the fridge.

Store leftovers for 5-7 days in the fridge. Reheat on a greased skillet or in the air fryer for a for a few minutes, until hot and crispy.

Recipe Variations:

  • Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes: Cook at 400ºF for 25-30 minutes or until crispy. Opening the basket a few times to toss them around, during cooking.
  • Skillet Breakfast Potatoes: Add a little olive oil to a pan over medium heat. Pour the bowl of veggies into it and sauté until crispy, turning only a few times, to allow them to brown and crisp on each side. Add sausage and a whole egg to make a Breakfast Skillet.
  • Healthy Breakfast Potatoes: Add any other veggies you’d like, including mushrooms, baby broccoli, spinach, or zucchini.

Serve With:

Easy breakfast potatoes roasted until crispy on a plate next to two fried eggs, sunny side up.

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Breakfast Potatoes

These easy Breakfast Potatoes are roasted in the oven resulting in the perfect crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, potatoes.
Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 267kcal
Cost 4

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl toss together the potatoes, garlic, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, olive oil, butter, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper.
  • Bake: Pour potatoes onto a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, tossing twice during baking.
  • Increase oven temp to 500 degrees (or broil) until crispy, about 10-15 more minutes, tossing twice.

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Notes

Make Ahead Instructions: peppers, onion, and garlic can be chopped ahead of time and stored in in the fridge.
Store leftovers for 5-7 days in the fridge. Reheat on a greased skillet or in the air fryer for a for a few minutes, until hot and crispy.
Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes: Air Fry at 400ºF for 25-30 minutes, or until crispy, opening the basket a few times to toss them around, during cooking.
Skillet Breakfast Potatoes: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned veggies and potatoes and sauté until crispy, turning occasionally, to allow them to brown and crisp on each side. Add sausage and whole eggs to make a Breakfast Skillet.
Healthy Breakfast Potatoes: Add additional veggies like mushrooms, baby broccoli, spinach, or zucchini.
Serve with any breakfast items, like eggs benedict, biscuits and gravy, pancakes and eggs, and breakfast quesadillas.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 544mg | Potassium: 1153mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1033IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg

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*I originally shared this recipe September 2014. Updated January 2019, March 2022 and March 2023.

 

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