Vegetarian Recipes

Ok. So I've been intending to write this post for more than a MONTH! There are a couple of you that have asked for some of these recipes so it is way past time that I share. Here you are!

Jamaican Black Bean Pot

Saute til soft:

2 T oil

1 lg onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, chopped

Add, Stir in, Cook ~1 min:

1 T molasses

2 T brown sugar

1/2 t dried red pepper flakes

1 t salt

black pepper

Stir in:

2 1/2 - 3 c cooked black beans

Pour everything into ovenproof casserole dish and add:

1 1/2 c veggi stock

Cook at 350* for 25 minutes, UNCOVERED

Stir in, Bake 45 min COVERED:

1 red pepper, chopped

1 yellow pepper, chopped

1 sweet potatoe, cubed (or 1 1/2# butternut squash or pumpkin, diced)

Serve over rice or cornbread

Moroccan Braised Chickpeas (that I actually stew)

Saute in Sauce pan:

2 T olive oil

2 onions, cut in wedges

2 carrots, sliced

2 t cumin

1/4 t turmeric

1/4 t cayenne

1 T coriander

1 t cinnamon

Stir in:

1 1/4 c vegetable stock

3 c cooked chickpeas

1/2 c dried apricots, cut into small pieces

1/2 c raisins

1/4 c sliced almonds

Heat through, cook for 5-10 min, to get flavors to meld. Serve over rice or with Naan.