Easy Cajun Spice and Tempeh Vegetable Pilaf (no chop version)

In my last post, Priorities Shift in an Instant, I talked about how sometimes how the way I cook has had to change over the past few years due to life circumstances. I thought about this and decided to share a few simple recipes that one can do when facing limited capacity. Several will be recipes that require no chopping. Also, these recipes tend to be ones that can be used to save time or when one doesn't have a way to store fresh produce. I have probably already shared a few other recipes that could also fall into this category of meals that can be made when you have a limited capacity for whatever reason. I find it important to find ways to work with what is available to me because I don't always have the resources or the ability to do things the way I want to. It's okay to do the best you can in a given moment even if it's not the way you would normally do things. 


Easy Cajun Spice and Tempeh Vegetable Pilaf (no chop version)


1 10 ounce bag frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup brown basmati rice
1 package tempeh smoky bacon
1 cup packaged vegetable stock
1 cup water
2 teaspoons ground flax seeds
1 tablespoon Cajun Spice mix
½ cup grape or cherry tomatoes







Add frozen vegetables to pan.

Add tempeh smoky bacon to pan (break into pieces if you can)

Add flax seeds.

Add Cajun Spice mix.

Add rice.


Mix together vegetable stock and water (I like to use hot water). Pour over items in pan making sure rice is covered by approximately a half-inch.

Bring to a boil. Lower heat.


Simmer approximately 30-40 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy. When all the water is absorbed, add the tomatoes, turn off of the heat and allow to set for about 5 minutes to heat the tomatoes.

Serve.



Note: I use organic ingredients whenever possible.


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