Ingredients
- 1 grated carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
Here is a recipe I just invented tonight, out of things I had in the kitchen. It took about 35 - 40 minutes from start to finish.
Place these in a small bowl and top with 4 oz. vegan beer (or water or vegetable stock). Cook in microwave ~4 minutes, until they begin to soften.
Meanwhile, in a 4-qt. pot, place:
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
- 1 can fatfree (vegetarian) refried beans
- 8 oz. vegan beer (can substitute water or vegetable stock)
- 1 1/2 cups water or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Start over high heat. Stir until beans "dissolve." Then add 1/2 can pinto beans. Mash the remaining beans and add.
Then add:
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
- 3/4 cup frozen spinach
- 3/4 cup frozen corn
- 1 lime, peel removed, cut into small chunks
- 1/2 cup prepared salsa (picante sauce) (I used Arriba brand)
- the microwaved vegetables, above
Reduce to medium heat and simmer 20 - 30 minutes until thickened. (Add water if necessary to thin.)
Top with any combination of the following:
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
- Crushed baked tortilla chips
- Chopped cilantro
- Chopped green onions