Supper/Dinner Time! What's on the menu ?

[Emma JC]

last night I made Hannah's instant pot chili again... well I tried to.... true to form, I decided to add my own touch and that was a disaster

first, I didn't rinse the canned beans, second, added two extra tablespoons of tomato paste, third, added a cup of red lentils (dry) when the recipe calls for canned (rinsed!!!) beans.... fourth, I cut the vegetables too large

within moments of the instant pot coming up to heat the alarm started ringing saying BURN BURN - all the red lentils had gone to the bottom and stuck there as there wasn't enough liquid to keep them floating because it was too thick with all the aquafava and extra tomato paste...

I immediately transferred it all to a pot on the stove and managed to save all but the lentils that were stuck to the bottom.

It was so delicious last time and why I had to mess with it, I don't know. This version was okay and we still enjoyed it but made a lot more work for myself.

Emma JC
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[shyvas]

A soya steak(ready made meal) with pan fried French beans & mushrooms with chilli flakes all deglazed with balsamic vinegar.
A banana.
A glass of (nas) Bordeaux.

 

[silva]

Black beans really got ruined for me today! Work had a free lunch truck that featured BBQ, and bean burgers were an option. they were terrible! It looked like a big scoop of chocolate chip cookie dough on a soggy bun . I think it was primarily quinoa and black beans, the BBQ sauce and pickles kinda saved it. There was a sweet sour cabbage slaw as a side and even that was a fail. It tasted like they just poured the vinegrette on at serving.

I just nuked a potato and used the last of my Earth Balance mayo, nooch and garlic salt. Can always depend on potatoes
Now what should I do for more vegan mayo? I want my JUST MAYO back

 

[silva]

last night I made Hannah's instant pot chili again... well I tried to.... true to form, I decided to add my own touch and that was a disaster

first, I didn't rinse the canned beans, second, added two extra tablespoons of tomato paste, third, added a cup of red lentils (dry) when the recipe calls for canned (rinsed!!!) beans.... fourth, I cut the vegetables too large

within moments of the instant pot coming up to heat the alarm started ringing saying BURN BURN - all the red lentils had gone to the bottom and stuck there as there wasn't enough liquid to keep them floating because it was too thick with all the aquafava and extra tomato paste...

I immediately transferred it all to a pot on the stove and managed to save all but the lentils that were stuck to the bottom.

It was so delicious last time and why I had to mess with it, I don't know. This version was okay and we still enjoyed it but made a lot more work for myself.

Emma JC
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I can't even think of using canned beans in the IP! Even if you don't soak you can set beans for one minute, then forget about it, and they'll be ready for just another 6 minutes, less depending on how long you let sit. I do three different beans like that, then add red lentils, veggies,seasoning and cook 5-6 min, then add canned tomatoes at end. And soy chorizo if I have it

 

[shyvas]

last night I made Hannah's instant pot chili again... well I tried to.... true to form, I decided to add my own touch and that was a disaster

first, I didn't rinse the canned beans, second, added two extra tablespoons of tomato paste, third, added a cup of red lentils (dry) when the recipe calls for canned (rinsed!!!) beans.... fourth, I cut the vegetables too large

within moments of the instant pot coming up to heat the alarm started ringing saying BURN BURN - all the red lentils had gone to the bottom and stuck there as there wasn't enough liquid to keep them floating because it was too thick with all the aquafava and extra tomato paste...

I immediately transferred it all to a pot on the stove and managed to save all but the lentils that were stuck to the bottom.

It was so delicious last time and why I had to mess with it, I don't know. This version was okay and we still enjoyed it but made a lot more work for myself.

Emma JC
Find your vegan soulmate or just a friend. www.spiritualmatchmaking.com

That's always a disappointment when a dish doesn't come up as expected. You really do need to also add liquid when make a chilli type of dish by adding tinned tomatoes plus liquid ; stock or water.

 

[shyvas]

Black beans really got ruined for me today! Work had a free lunch truck that featured BBQ, and bean burgers were an option. they were terrible! It looked like a big scoop of chocolate chip cookie dough on a soggy bun . I think it was primarily quinoa and black beans, the BBQ sauce and pickles kinda saved it. There was a sweet sour cabbage slaw as a side and even that was a fail. It tasted like they just poured the vinegrette on at serving.

I just nuked a potato and used the last of my Earth Balance mayo, nooch and garlic salt. Can always depend on potatoes
Now what should I do for more vegan mayo? I want my JUST MAYO back

I've never met a black bean burger that I like. As much as I like black beans they seem to taste awful when transformed into a burger.

Cabbage slaw always tasted good even if you add the dressing at the last minute. The trick is to have finely grated cabbage.

 

[Emma JC]

That's always a disappointment when a dish doesn't come up as expected. You really do need to also add liquid when make a chilli type of dish by adding tinned tomatoes plus liquid ; stock or water.

yes, agreed and I did add the 2 cups of water the recipe asked for and then also added some extra because of the dry red lentils, but it wasn't enough to offset the thickness of everything else - you can get away with things on the stove top because you can stir anytime, the Instant Pot is not so forgiving

Emma JC
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[Emma JC]

I can't even think of using canned beans in the IP! Even if you don't soak you can set beans for one minute, then forget about it, and they'll be ready for just another 6 minutes, less depending on how long you let sit. I do three different beans like that, then add red lentils, veggies,seasoning and cook 5-6 min, then add canned tomatoes at end. And soy chorizo if I have it

unfortunately my instant pot and I do not have a good relationship when it comes to cooking dry beans.... so I reverted to my crock pot for that and happily use the canned beans for chili whether in the iPot or on the stove - I have pressure cooked dry beans for 30 to 40 minutes in the iPot and they were still too crunchy for me to enjoy

Emma JC
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[shyvas]

Veggie nuggets served with peas, cauliflower, French beans and a cabbage slaw with Dijon vinaigrette/yeast flakes.
Coconut milk yogurt.
A glass of chardonnay.

 

[Emma JC]

going to try my pizza from last week again and hope it is as great this time, as last....

Had two round whole grain flat pizza crusts from the store on which I put spicy pizza sauce and I always sprinkle a fair amount of garlic powder on top of the sauce. Mushrooms chopped finely, green onions chopped, pineapple, green sliced olives, mozz cheez shreds, Field Roast Italian sausage which I cooked first and let cool, then sliced and crumbled over each of the pizzas. Some sambal oelek hot sauce sprinkled on top just before eating.

Emma JC
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[silva]

unfortunately my instant pot and I do not have a good relationship when it comes to cooking dry beans.... so I reverted to my crock pot for that and happily use the canned beans for chili whether in the iPot or on the stove - I have pressure cooked dry beans for 30 to 40 minutes in the iPot and they were still too crunchy for me to enjoy

Emma JC
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I'm puzzled, as I've never had beans come out to my liking in a crock pot!
Do you have hard water? Do you soak? You don't add any acids to them, right?
If I soak they take no longer than 7 minutes, and I like my beans totally soft!
Try soaking in salted water, or add a pinch of baking soda? I can't stand IP fails

 

[silva]

I've never met a black bean burger that I like. As much as I like black beans they seem to taste awful when transformed into a burger.

Cabbage slaw always tasted good even if you add the dressing at the last minute. The trick is to have finely grated cabbage.

I agree, but I don't really even like bean burgers! The cabbage slaw was thick cut! It just tasted so weird. Now I crave good slaw!

 

[KLS52]

I bought some portobello mushrooms and decided to slice them, dip in just egg and breadcrumbs and put them in the air fryer. Oh my goodness...they were delicious! I dipped them in a Vegenaise sriracha mix. That was my supper.

 

[Emma JC]

I'm puzzled, as I've never had beans come out to my liking in a crock pot!
Do you have hard water? Do you soak? You don't add any acids to them, right?
If I soak they take no longer than 7 minutes, and I like my beans totally soft!
Try soaking in salted water, or add a pinch of baking soda? I can't stand IP fails

I don't remember if I soaked them first and I have never added any acids or salts and don't have hard water.

I may try the soaking in baking soda first however I really like my beans in the crock pot as I add onions and jalapenos and spices and then 4 cups of soaked beans (usually a mix of pinto and small white beans like Northern or Navy) and fill the water to the very top as I like using the extra liquid in my tomato bean/veggie soups. I put it on overnight for 10 hours and love the smell in the morning.

Emma JC
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[Emma JC]

the pizza last night was good, a bit too crispy

I am very happy that I log my meals here because sometimes I forget what my ingredients were and I just have to come back, search and see what I did.... lol.

Emma JC
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[silva]

the pizza last night was good, a bit too crispy

I am very happy that I log my meals here because sometimes I forget what my ingredients were and I just have to come back, search and see what I did.... lol.

Emma JC
Find your vegan soulmate or just a friend. www.spiritualmatchmaking.com

Me too! I'm glad you do too for when I come here to be inspired

 

[Satchitananda]

Stir fry of kale, brocoli, mushroom, corn, carrot, chick peas and tempeh with soy sauce and wasabi with a side of parsnip fries seasoned with paprika and garlic powder. Next time the parsnips will be an appetizer.

 

[Emma JC]

last night I mixed a wee wit of the chili with some of my beans from the freezer, then boiled up a bunch of potatoes and steamed some broccoli and served the chili bean mix over the potatoes with the broc on the side

Emma JC
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[shyvas]

Veggie nuggets plus a slaw with Plamil and yeast flakes.
Pink grapes.
A glass of chardonnay.

 

[HappyRoxy]

Home made Chop Suey Noodles.