Madras Lentils

Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown lentils (from dry)

1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes

2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce

2 cups cooked red beans (from dry)

1 onion, diced and divided in half

2 T minced garlic, divided in half

2 T vegan butter (or cooking oil)

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp chili powder

1/4 cup coconut cream

Directions

1. The day before, soak 1 pound of dry red beans in 8 cups of water overnight.

2. The next morning, put soaked red beans in crock pot and cover with a few inches of water. Add 1/2 diced onion and 1 T garlic. Cook on high for 5 hours or until tender and skins begin to peel.

3. Cook 1 cup dry brown lentils in 2 cups water for 30 minutes, or until tender.

4. While lentils are cooking, saute diced onion and garlic in vegan butter

5. Add cumin and chili powder and saute for another few minutes.

6. Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Lower the heat and let it cook down for 5-10 minutes.

7. Add cooked lentils and red beans, salt to taste, and let it continue to cook down until thickened. 

8. Add coconut cream just before serving.

Mexican Bean Salad

From allrecipes.com ...of course

INGREDIENTS:

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels 1 red onion, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoons white sugar 1 tablespoon salt 1 clove crushed garlic 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

DIRECTIONS:

1.	In a large bowl, combine beans, bell peppers, frozen corn, and red onion.
2.	In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, lemon juice, sugar, salt, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and black pepper. Season to taste with chili powder.
3.	Pour olive oil dressing over vegetables; mix well. Chill thoroughly, and serve cold.