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My favorite vegan meal is:

Beans Bourgignon

 

1 large onion, chopped

1 large carrot, cut in half rounds

1 large potato, cubed

3 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp dried thyme (use at least 1 tbsp if fresh)

2 bay leaves

1 1/2 c hearty red wine (more if using to saute)

(don't skimp on quality here...I have, and it makes a

big difference...don't use anything you wouldn't drink)

4 cups cooked pinto beans (I have also used small white beans)

2 cloves of garlic, pressed

1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced

2 + cups of water or hearty veggie broth

salt and pepper to taste

 

Water-, veggie broth- or wine-saute the onions until translucent.

Add potatoes and carrots. Saute (soften) briefly before adding

water or broth, tomato paste, thyme and bay leaves.

 

Bring to a boil. Simmer until potato and carrot are cooked,

about 20 minutes, adding extra liquid as needed to keep

the vegs covered. Toward the end of cooking, add wine, beans,

garlic and salt to taste. Bring to a boil again and simmer 5

minutes.

 

Saute mushrooms and in your choice of liq, combine with bean

mixture and serve.

 

Great with crusty wheat bread and a salad. We also like this

over brown rice, and I have enjoyed it as a baked potato

topping.. BTW, it is better the second (and subsequent) day.