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Ingredients (use vegan versions):
  • 1/2 cup kidney beans dried
  • 1/2 cup large limas or butter beans dried
  • 1/2 cup great northern beans dried
  • 2 cans stewed tomatoes 15 oz approx. ea.
  • 1/4 cup vegan bacon bits
  • 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon hickory smoke flavor
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1 small red onion chopped
  • 1 medium bay leaf
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Directions:

Soak beans using whatever method you prefer. After soaking put drained beans in crock pot Combine 4-6 cups of soaking water with the tomato paste.

Add bacon bits (vegan) to pot. In separate skillet saute peppers, onion, celery in enough oil to prevent sticking. Add a drop or two of hickory smoke flavor.

Saute until soft but not browned. Add to beans. Add stewed tomatoes, bay leaf and garlic powder.

Cook on medium for 6-8 hours on medium. Serve with crusty vegan bread.

Serves: 6 generous

Preparation time: 3 hours


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1. 5 tsp. lemon juice
2. 1 tsp. grated ginger
3. 2 garlic cloves, crushed
4. 2 green chili, chopped
5. 3 tbsp. chopped coriander
6. 1 tsp. chili powder
7. salt to taste
8. 250g paneer cut into cubes.
9. 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
10. 2 onions, chopped in 1-inch long thin slices
11. ¼ tsp. turmeric powder
12. 3-4 tbsp. thick yogurt
13. ½ cup milk.

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Some chopped coriander.

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