1,000 Vegetarian Recipes--main dishes

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These look like good main dishes. I've never noticed rattlesnake beans

before.

 

Rattlesnake Stew

Brown Rice And Black Bean Burritos

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Brown Rice And Black Bean Burritos

 

Recipe By : 1,000 Vegetarian Recipes, by Carol Gelles, page 154

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

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4 large flour tortillas -- (10-inch)

1/3 cup finely chopped -- seeded tomatoes

3 tablespoons minced onion

2 tablespoons minced green bell peppers

2 cups cooked brown rice

1 cup cooked black beans

(cooked from dry; or canned, drained)

1/2 cup mild or medium salsa

1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup guacamole

 

Makes: 4 burritos; serves: 4 to 6

 

You can prepare these burritos using store-bought or homemade salsa and/or

guacamole. I usually cut these burritos in half because they yield

slightly too much food for some people. Or; instead of making giant

burritos, you can use smaller tortillas and make 6 smaller ones.

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Wrap the tortillas in foil and place in

oven; heat about 5 to 10 minutes or until tortillas are warm and pliable.

 

2. While the tortillas are heating, combine the tomatoes, onion, and green

pepper in a small bowl; set aside.

 

3. In a 1-quart saucepan, stir together the brown rice, beans, and salsa.

Cook over low heat until heated through, about 4 minutes.

 

4. Remove the tortillas from the oven. Place one on a serving plate.

Place 1/4 of the bean mixture (a generous 1/2 cup) in the center of the

tortilla. Top with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, then 1/4 cup guacamole

and 1/4 of the tomato mixture.

 

5. Fold two opposite sides of the tortilla over the filling. Lift the

edge of one of the remaining sides; fold it over filling and roll to form a

very wide log. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

 

Variations: Substitute Cheddar for the Monterey Jack. Vegan: Omit the

cheese completely.

 

Converted by MC_Buster.

 

 

 

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* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Rattlesnake Stew

 

Recipe By : 1,000 Vegetarian Recipes, by Carol Gelles, page 139

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

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1 cup rattlesnake beans

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups chopped onions

1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers

2 cups water

2 cups unsalted vegetable broth

1 bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning

2 cups carrot chunks -- (1 1/2-inch pieces)

1 1/2 cups celery chunks -- (1 1/2-inch pieces)

1 1/2 cups boiling potatoes -- (1 -inch pieces)

1 cup corn kernels

(fresh cooked; canned--drained; or frozen)

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/4 teaspoon Tabasco

1/8 teaspoon salt -- or to taste

 

Makes: 6 1/2 cups; serves: 4 to 6

 

Of course there's no rattlesnake meat in this stew-it's rattlesnake beans

that are responsible for the name. These slightly exotic beans look like

brown vitamin capsules with some black scratches, and they have a smoky

flavor If you can't find rattlesnake beans, you can use adzuki beans, which

also have a smoky flavor; or you can use small white beans. If you want

help finding the rattlesnake beans, try mail-order sources. If you do not

have unsalted vegetable broth, use all water; then after the beans are

tender; stir in enough bouillon cubes or packets to make 2 cups of broth.

 

1. Soak the beans in water overnight, or use the quick-soak method. Drain.

 

2. In a 6-quart pot, heat the oil over medium- high heat. Add the onions

and bell peppers; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.

 

3. Add the water, broth, bay leaf, and poultry seasoning; bring to a boil.

Add the soaked beans, carrots, and celery; simmer, uncovered, 1 hour or

until beans are tender. Discard the bay leaf.

 

4. Add the potatoes, corn, tomato paste, Tabasco, and salt. Simmer 30

minutes longer.

 

Variation: You can use any variety of bean, but be sure to cook it until

tender before adding the potatoes.

 

Converted by MC_Buster.

 

 

 

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