Vegan chili:
1 can black beans (drained)
1 can kidney beans (drained)
1 can corn (drained)
1 can seasoned chili beans (undrained)
1 32 oz can tomato sauce
taco seasoning to taste
chili powder to taste
Just put everything in a big pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until the thickness is what you like. Serve with crackers or rolls. Serves 4
vegan coconut curry:
1 lb bag frozen vegetable blend (i use one with mushrooms, peppers, onions, and baby corn, but it tastes good with any veggies) (fresh vegetables can be used, but that makes it more expensive)
1 32 oz can coconut milk (full fat tastes 1000% better)
1 tsp ginger
1 tbsp yellow curry powder (or to taste)
cayenne pepper to taste (i do 10 shakes)
1/4 c dried coconut flakes (optional)
Dump it all in a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium for 15 minutes or until all vegetables are tender. Serve over rice. Serves 4.
Fancy home fries:
1 potato
1 bell pepper
1 onion
8 oz mushrooms
vegetable oil
garlic salt
Dice all vegetables. Preheat pan with oil on medium-high or high. Toss in one piece of vegetable. When it starts bubbling, toss in rest of vegetables, stir around to coat in oil, then fry until crispy on all sides. Season with garlic salt. Serves 3 as a side, or 1 as a full meal.
Vegan smoothie
1/2 cup frozen fruit (whatever you want, honestly)
1/2 cup loosely packed spinach leaves (optional: replace with more frozen fruit)
1 banana (optional: replace with more frozen fruit)
1/2 cup non-dairy yogurt (optional: replace with more frozen fruit)
Almond milk (or whatever preferred non-dairy milk or juice)
Put fruits and veggies in a blender. Add milk or juice to cover veggies. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.
Vegan masaman curry:
1 sweet potato
1 lb bag frozen vegetable blend
1 lb bag frozen green vegetable (broccoli or green beans are my favorite)
1 4 oz can masaman curry paste (can find on Amazon or in an Asian food market)
2 32 oz cans coconut milk
1/2 cup peanuts, crushed (optional)
Dice sweet potato (I leave the skin on for extra flavor). Dump all ingredients except peanuts into a pot. Bring to boil and leave on high until potatoes are tender all the way through. Serve over rice, and garnish bowls with crushed peanuts. Serves 8.
Black bean tacos:
2 cans black beans, drained
1 16 oz can diced tomatoes
1 bell pepper
1 onion
8 oz mushrooms (optional)
3 cloves garlic (can use powdered instead)
vegetable oil
taco seasoning to taste
taco shells
Dice vegetables. caramelize in pan with oil. Add garlic, sauté until fragrant. Add black beans, taco seasoning, and diced tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is boiled off. Serve in taco shells with favorite taco fixings… Serves 4.