Bean Casserole

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 small onion - diced
• 2 garlic cloves - minced
• 1 large carrot - sliced thinly
• 1/2 cup parsley - finely chopped
• 2 cans of white beans (of your choice)
• 6 slices (about 1/4 cup) soy ham luncheon meat - cut into 1/2 inch squares
• 2 slices whole wheat vegan bread - make into bread crumbs in the food processor
• 2 tablespoon vegan parmesean cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon each thyme and basil

Directions:

Put oil in large sauce pan. Add onions and cook until transparent.

Add garlic and carrots, cook 1-2 minutes.

Add beans, soy ham, parsley thyme, basil and broth and cook until thoroughly warmed through. Salt and Pepper to taste.

Put into a baking dish (a small vegan bread loaf pan works well also) and top with the vegan bread crumb/cheese mixture. Cover with a loose sheet of aluminum foil and bake at 350 for 30 mins. Remove foil and continue to bake for 5 minutes to brown top.

Serves: 6

Preparation time: 20 min