Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 4 flour tortillas ( 4 people)
• 2 cups cooked black beans, drained thoroughly
• 1/2 cup salsa ( any kind)
• 1/2 cup Vegan Rella (cheese substitute)
• 4 Tablespoons non-dairy non-hydrogenated vegan margarine
• 1 can diced tomato

Directions:

Spread one side of each tortilla with non-dairy
margarine. Place on micro-wave safe plate and
microwave for 15 seconds.

Top with tomato, about 1/4 cup of nondairy
cheese, 1/4 cup of black beans, 1/4 cup of
softened Vegan Rella (or other soy cheese, and 3
Tablespoons of salsa. Roll each stuffed tortilla
and secure with toothpick. Place in lightly
greased baking pan. (Pam (spray) is best for this)

Place in pre-heated oven at 350 for about 20
minutes. Watch them carefully. When brown,
remove and enjoy. OR: microwave each on microwave
safe utensil for about 3 minutes or until vegan
cheese is melted.

You can also add chopped cilantro to them if
desired.

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1/2 cup of black bean mixture containing black beans sauteed with 1 clove garlic, 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 bell pepper (chopped), and 1 can of low sodium corn kernels, drained, and vinegar
• 1/4 cup of white rice, cooked
• splashes of hot sauce (depending on how spicy you like your food)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons of flour, plus extra for dusting
• salt and pepper to taste
• cooking spray

Directions:

Sautee the ingredients found in the “black bean
mixture” together until heated through. Steam
the rice until it fluffs with a fork. Let both
the rice and the black bean mixture chill in the
refrigerator for about 20 minutes. Now, you
will take 1/2 a cup of the black bean mixture
and 1/4 cup of rice. Mash them together in a
bowl with a fork until the black beans
themselves are mashed. Add the lemon juice and
hot sauce, salt and pepper. Next, add the flour
and continue to mix. Form balls about the size
of small falafel patties (about a tablespoon
size ball) and pat them into patty shape. Heat
your pan on high heat and spray with cooking
spray (I prefer olive oil flavored). Dust the
patties with flour and place in the pan. Cook
on each side until golden brown and
crispy….they’re really good, enjoy!

Serves: 10

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 package fresh mushrooms
• 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• a little olive oil
• a little vegan red wine vinegar

Directions:

Saute the onions, peppers, and mushrooms in the
olive oil. Turn the heat down to medium low and
add the black beans until they are warm, and add
a sprinkle of vegan red wine vinegar… it’s as easy as
that! It’s also great served over rice.

Serves: 4?

Preparation time: 15 min.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 pound lima beans, rinsed and soaked for at least one hour
• 1 large red or yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 large diced onion
• 4 cups vegetable broth (vegetable boullion cubes work well)
• 3 tablespoon white flour
• 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2-4 minced garlic cloves (depending on your taste for garlic)
• salt, pepper, bay leaves

Directions:

In a soup pot, heat the olive oil until hot; add the flour and stir
until the mixture turns light brown.
Add the onions, garlic, and peppers and stir until mixture is lightly
coated. Add the lima beans and vegetable broth.
Bring to a simmer and add bay leaves. Cook until lima beans are
tender–add salt and pepper to taste and serve on top of rice.
Reheats well and almost tastes better the next day.

Serves: 6.

Preparation time: 45 min.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 2 cups cooked (or 1 can) of chickpeas
• juice of 1 large lemon
• 1 teaspoon tahini (sesame butter)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• salt
• pepper
• 1 cup water

Directions:

Blend chickpeas with lemon juice and half cup of
water. When all the peas are crushed, add in the
spices and tahini. Blend more so everything is
well-mixed. Add in more water to desired
consistency. Salt to your desired taste. Just
before serving, drizzle a little bit more olive
oil and sprinkle fresh ground pepper.

Serves: 3-4

Preparation time: 30 mins