Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon vegan mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon grated/chopped gingerroot
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 large (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cans (19 oz each) kidney beans (or mixed beans or other beans)
• 1 teaspoon (or more!) curry paste
• salt to taste

Directions:

Heat oil in large pot over medium heat and stir fry the
mustard and cumin seeds until they pop. Add onion, ginger,
and garlic and stir fry until lightly colored. Add
tomatoes with juice, beans (drained and rinsed), and 1 tsp
curry paste (to start!). Simmer for about 20 minutes or
until thick and saucy. Keep adding curry paste to taste
during the cooking. Salt to taste. Patak’s Madras curry
paste is my favorite but other type work well too. This
is easy, healthy, and really addictive! Serve with rice,
pita, toast, chapattis, nan, straight from the pot….

Serves: 6

Preparation time: 30 min

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1-2 cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans) amount depends on how hungry you are!
• 1/2-1 onion, finely chopped*
• 1-3 stalks celery, as desired
• s pinch of fresh, minced garlic
• salt/fresh ground pepper to taste
• 1 Tablespoon Nayonaise

Directions:

* If you want to take ‘the edge’ off the onions, you can put them
in a little container with some water and microwave them for 2-4 minutes.

Open cans of chickpeas, drain and rinse well. Put chickpeas in a bowl
and “smash” them up well (do NOT puree).

Add all other ingredients, stirring well & enjoy now or
refrigerate until needed.

Can be used as sandwich filler, or on a bed of spinach,
garnished with shredded carrots, cucumber sliced and fresh,
diced tomatoes, as a main course.

Try different variations of this dish by adding your
favorite herbs & spices, fresh garden vegetables, etc.

Serves: 2-3

Preparation time: 5-10 minutes