I’ve been vegan for about 12 years (13 in January) after reading some discussions on Reddit about the theme, they hit me really hard after a beloved dog companion passed away.
I make pb&j daily, since it’s so easy and yummy. I often eat beans and rice, fried rice, the most varied curries and farofa!
chili:
1 cup dried pinto beans
1 cup dried navy beans
1 cup dried lentils
1 cup dried or canned corn
Garlic, granulated or fresh
Onion, dehydrated or fresh
10 cups of water
2 cans of diced tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
2-4 tbsp ground cumin (by bulk bags online for $7 instead of overpriced jars in store and grind yourself with a cheap Mr. Coffee)
10 tbsp or to taste of vegetable better than bouillon
Black pepper, chili powder, paprika to taste
Put in instant pot, pressure cook normal for 45 minutes, natural steam release, switch to slow cooker on low until meal time. Serve over rice, with corn chips, in burritos, etc.
Black bean soup:
1 pound dried black beans rinsed
1 large onion peeled and diced
2 medium bell peppers seeded and diced
2 quarts vegetable broth
1/3 cup Franks Cayenne Hot Sauce
6 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper
Combine in instant pot, pressure cook normal for 45 minutes, natural steam release. When done, use immersion blender until smooth.
Also lots of pan grilled tofu cutlets with various sauces, avocado toast on rye bread and a balsamic glaze, and black coffee. Coffee’s a meal, right?