Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free Sloppy Joes

I love Sloppy Joes, but I wanted a healthier version that still had a lot of flavor. The girls and I loved it, especially over cooked brown rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Sloppy Joes

1-2 lbs ground turkey or ground beef
1 diced pepper
1 diced onion
15.5 oz can tomato sauce
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt

Fry the meat, pepper, and onion in a skillet until done. Add the remaining ingredients then cook and stir until heated and thickened.
*  Freezes perfectly. I like to place a single serving of the frozen Sloppy Joes in a large microwave safe bowl with 1/2 cup brown rice and 3/4 cup water then microwave for 6 minutes or until the rice is done.

Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free Black Beans and Rice

This casserole is one of my favorite combinations - black beans, brown rice, and tomatoes. So good.

Black Beans and Rice

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
15.5 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
14.5 oz can crushed, diced, or stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 cups raw brown or white Minute rice

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion then cook and stir until tender. Add the beans, tomatoes, and seasonings. Bring to a boil then stir in the rice. Cover, reduce the heat to low, then simmer for 10 minutes or until the rice is tender.
*  Wonderful topped with salsa.
*  Cooked ground beef can be added if desired.

Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free Crock Pot Cabbage Casserole

I love anything with cabbage. This casserole is easy to prepare and makes plenty to freeze for later.

Crock Pot Cabbage Casserole

5 cups water
15.5 oz can cannellini beans, kidney beans, or black beans
15 oz can tomato sauce
1 cup cooked ground turkey or beef or an additional can of beans
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 cup brown or white Minute rice, uncooked
1-2 diced onions
1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
Seasonings desired - I used salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder

Combine all of the ingredients in the crock pot. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
*  Makes 12 (1 cup) servings.
*  Freezes great.

Egg Free, Dairy Free Veggie Rice

This is a very simple side dish that doesn't take much more time than just making rice. Adjust the vegetables to suit your family's taste. This was perfect for us. You could also turn this side dish into a fast and simple meal by adding any cooked meat you like such as ground beef, shredded chicken, or diced ham.

Veggie Rice

2 cups Minute rice
2 cups broth
5 baby carrots, shredded or diced small
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tbsp dairy free margarine, optional

Microwave the rice, broth, and carrots for 8 minutes or until the rice is tender. Stir in the peas and margarine until the peas are thawed.
* If you want the peas cooked more, microwave them with the other ingredients. We liked the texture of the peas just thawed and heated from the hot rice.
* If desired, this side dish can be turned into a main dish by adding any cooked meat such as ground beef, shredded chicken, or diced ham.

Egg Free, Dairy Free Creamy Sausage and Rice

This is a creamy, simple casserole.

Creamy Sausage and Rice

1/4 cup dairy free margarine
1/4 cup flour
2 cups soy milk
1 pound sausage, casings removed and browned like ground beef
2 cups uncooked instant rice, cooked

Melt the margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour then whisk until completely moistened. Slowly add the soy milk, whisking constantly, until combined and the sauce has thickened. Add the sausage and rice. Cook and stir until heated through and thoroughly combined.
*  If you would like this casserole a little crispier on the top and bottom, you can place all of the ingredients in a sprayed 9x13 baking dish then bake at 375 for 30 minutes.
*  A can of peas or corn can be added to the casserole if desired.

Egg Free, Dairy Free Crock Pot Turkey and Rice

My girls love anything with rice. This recipe is simple and yummy.

Crock Pot Turkey and Rice

2 cans turkey gravy
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups instant rice
1 lb cooked and diced or shredded turkey or chicken
1 can mixed vegetables OR 1 cup frozen peas and 1 cup frozen corn

Combine all of the ingredients in the sprayed crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.

Egg Free, Dairy Free Quick and Simple Creamy Rice Pudding

I was in the mood for rice pudding, but I wanted a quicker way to make it. Using instant pudding made it super simple and fast to make. The pudding had a great flavor and a perfect creaminess. The girls loved their pudding with cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top.

 

Simple Creamy Rice Pudding

2 cups instant rice
2 cups water
1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
1 1/2 cups soy milk

Whisk the pudding mix and soy milk until thoroughly combined and smooth. Refrigerate the pudding for 30 minutes or until thickened. Combine the rice and water in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 8 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Allow to cool while the pudding thickens. Stir the pudding into the rice until thoroughly combined. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Egg Free, Dairy Free Chicken and Rice Bake

I always keep cooked meats in the freezer, so this meal was ready for the oven in less than 5 minutes. My family loved it and it was easy, what more can I ask for?

Chicken and Rice Bake

2 cups (about 1 lb) cooked, diced chicken
2 cups chicken broth
1 can turkey gravy
1 can corn or vegetables desired
1 cup uncooked Minute rice

Thoroughly combine all of the ingredients in a 9x13 baking dish. Cover with foil then bake at 350 for 1 hour or until the rice is tender.
*  Since I am feeding a family of 5, if I'm not planning any other sides with this meal, I'm going to double all of the ingredients, except for the chicken, and bake in an 11x15 baking dish.

Egg Free, Dairy Free Vegetable Tomato Rice Soup

I love throwing ingredients together and seeing what happens. I started with crushed tomatoes and broth then just added a few ingredients I was in the mood for. The result is a healthy, satisfying and delicious soup. This soup would also be good if you leave out the crushed tomatoes and use additional broth.

Vegetable Tomato Rice Soup

28 oz can crushed tomatoes
16 oz frozen broccoli and cauliflower, cooked according to the package
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked rice, cooked
2 cups cooked diced chicken

Combine all of the ingredients in a soup pot. Simmer until heated through.
* This soups freezes great and reheats easily in the microwave.

Egg Free, Dairy Free Freezer Burritos

I was making soups, spaghetti, casseroles, pancakes, waffles, muffins, etc. to stock my freezer and wanted to try something a little different. Before Jazlyn's allergies, I would buy sometimes buy the frozen burritos for a quick lunch. My version is much healtheir and tastes incredible. Plus, you can change the ingredients to suit your family's tastes.

Freezer Burritos

1 can (15.5 oz) black beans
1 1/2 cups uncooked rice, cooked
2/3 cup salsa
1 bag broccoli and cauliflower, chopped
10-12 tortilla shells (6" each)

Combine all of the ingredients except for the tortilla shells. Use a mixing spoon to scoop a large spoonful of the mixture into the center of a tortilla shell. Fold up the bottom of the tortilla, fold one side over, then the other side over then fold the top over to seal. Wrap individually in foil.
*  This is what I used in my burritos, but feel free to change the ingredients, amounts, etc. to suit your taste.
*  Remove the foil then microwave for 2 minutes or until heated through.

Chicken and Rice in White Sauce

My middle daughter came up with this all-in-one casserole when it was her turn to pick supper. She asked for chicken, peas and rice in a white sauce. I was impressed that my 8 year old knew that she wanted a white sauce. We were all happy at how wonderful the meal turned out.

Chicken and Rice in White Sauce

2 tbsp dairy-free margarine
3 tbsp flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 can peas, corn or any vegetables desired
2 cups cooked, diced chicken
1 cup soup crackers, crushed, optional
2 cups cooked rice

Melt the margarine in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the flour then whisk until completely combined. Add the chicken broth then whisk constantly until the mixture thickens slightly. Add the peas, chicken and crackers then stir until thoroughly combined. Add the rice then cook and stir until completely coated and heated through.

Egg Free, Dairy Free Stovetop Chicken and Rice

My girls love rice and they loved this easy meal.

Stovetop Chicken and Rice

1 lb cooked and diced or shredded chicken
2 cups broth or water
1 1/2 cups uncooked Minute rice
1 can gravy
1 can corn or vegetables desired
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all of the ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to low then simmer for 30 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Egg Free, Dairy Free Crock Pot Chicken and Rice

Another simple, filling and yummy crock pot casserole. Jazlyn said that I need to make this one more often.

Crock Pot Chicken and Rice

1 – 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 cups broth
2 cups uncooked Minute rice
1 can gravy
1 can corn or vegetables desired

Combine all of the ingredients in a sprayed crock pot. Cover then cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.

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Egg Free, Dairy Free Chicken Rice Pie

Another wonderful all-in-one casserole. We really liked the dough on top, which was like a flat biscuit. If desired, you can leave off the biscuit topping.

Chicken Rice Pie

2 cups cooked diced chicken
1 can peas or corn
2 cups cooked rice
1 can gravy
1 can creamed corn
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup flour
1 cup soy milk
1/2 cup dairy free margarine, melted
2 tsp baking powder

Spread the chicken on the bottom of a sprayed 9x13 baking dish. Top evenly with the peas then rice. In a separate bowl, combine the gravy, creamed corn and chicken broth. Pour the gravy mixture over the ingredients, but do not stir. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, soy milk, margarine and baking powder. Pour the biscuit mixture evenly over top. Bake at 400 for 40 minutes.
*  If desired, you can omit the biscuit mixture.

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Egg Free, Dairy Free Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

I love when my girls come up with new ideas for supper. Tayana came up with this easy to prepare casserole.

Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

1 lb cooked ground beef
1 1/2 cups instant rice, uncooked
2 cans (15 oz each) tomato sauce or spaghetti sauce
1/2 can water
1 can peas, corn or green beans

Thoroughly combine all of the ingredients in a soup pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to a simmer, then cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
*  The leftovers freeze and reheat wonderfully.


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Stuffed Peppers

I love stuffed peppers but I've never made them before because my husband and kids don't like cooked peppers. I decided to make a batch for lunch and have leftovers. However, my girls loved the filling and couldn't get enough. I was lucky enough to get the extra peppers because they are so soft and delicious cooked this way.

 

 

Stuffed Peppers

2-4 bell peppers, depending how big they are and how full you want them
1 lb cooked ground beef
1 cup uncooked Minute rice, prepared
8 oz can tomato sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic salt

Remove the tops, seeds and membranes from the peppers. Place them in an 8x8 baking dish with the hallowed end facing up. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Spoon the mixture evenly into the peppers. Cover the dish with foil. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

Egg Free, Dairy Free Rice with Sausage and Peas

One night when it was her turn to pick the meal, my youngest daughter, Maleah, told me she wanted her rice cooked in broth and that I should add ground sausage and peas. All of my girls couldn't get enough of this mixture. I added some soy sauce on mine, which made the meal taste like fried rice. My husband stirred some dairy free margarine, salt and pepper into his.

Rice with Sausage and Peas

2 cups broth
2 cups uncooked Minute rice
1-2 cups cooked bulk sausage
1 can peas

Place the broth and rice in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 8 minutes or until the rice is tender and the broth is absorbed. Stir in the sausage and peas then microwave until heated through.

Egg Free, Dairy Free Creamy Rice Pudding

This rice pudding is so creamy and perfect. Since Jazlyn's food allergies, I've tried a few times in the past to make rice pudding, but the results were never exactly what I wanted them to be. This recipe is very simple and fast and the results are so yummy, creamy, thick and exactly how rice pudding should taste. I am so happy to have a safe rice pudding again. Jazlyn loves anything with rice, so this is sure to become one of her most requested recipes.

Creamy Rice Pudding

2 cups raw instant rice, cooked
3 cups soy milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp dairy free margarine (I used Fleishmann’s Unsalted Sticks)
1 tbsp vanilla extract, or to taste
1 tsp cinnamon, or to taste

Combine all of the ingredients in a large pot. Cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes or until almost all of the liquid is absorbed and the mixture is thick. During the last 10 minutes, stir constantly to prevent the pudding from sticking to the pan. Serve warm or chilled.
*  Doubles perfectly.

Egg Free, Dairy Free Sausage Potato Rice Soup

I love soup when it's cold outside. My family really enjoyed this soup, especially with extra broth so that they can dip bread or biscuits.

Sausage Potato Rice Soup

2-4 cups beef broth, depending how much broth you want
2 lb sausage, casings removed and browned like ground beef
2 cans diced potatoes
2 cans corn
16 oz can tomato sauce
2 cups cooked rice

Combine all of the ingredients in a soup pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
* If desired, you can use fresh diced potatoes and uncooked rice plus a total of 6 cups of beef broth. Simmer for 1 hour or until the potatoes and rice are tender.
* You can substitute the sausage for browned ground beef.
* If you are having sandwiches or something else with the soup, you would probably be able to cut this recipe in half.

Egg Free, Dairy Free Chicken Corn Rice Soup

This fast and easy to prepare soup is a nice alternative to our favorite Chicken Corn Noodle Soup.

Chicken Corn Rice Soup

10 cups chicken broth
3 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
1 can whole kernel corn
1 can creamed corn

Over medium heat, bring the broth to a boil in a large pot. Add the rice then cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is soft. Reduce the heat to low. Add the chicken, corn and creamed corn then cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through. The longer this soup simmers, the better the taste becomes.