Cuban Black Beans + Hearty Extras

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Cuban Black Beans

Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1 pound black beans, rinsed
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium-large garlic bulb - yup the whole thing used whole
2 green peppers, chopped
3 bay leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Directions:

Place beans in a large pot with enough water to cover plus 2 inches and bring to a boil over high heat. When it is boiling, add the onion, garlic, green peppers, bay leaves, and oil. Turn it down to a simmer. It should be done in 1-2 hours, but check to make sure the beans are sufficiently soft. Remove from the heat, add the vinegar and let sit 15 minutes. (If you think that you have too much liquid for your liking, use some of it to cook the rice.)

Serve over brown rice.

ENJOY!

Serves: 6

Preparation time: 90 minutes

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The Fluffiest, Juciest Gluten Steaks You've Ever Tasted

Ingredients (use vegan versions):
broth:
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vegan brown sugar, molasses or other sweetner of your choice
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 onions, sliced, not chopped
2 quarts hot water
Directions:

Ingredients (use vegan versions):
Gluten:
1 cup water
1 cup vital gluten flour
Directions:

Place broth ingredients in 4-6 quart kettle. Bring to a rolling boil. Meanwhile, place water in large bowl for the gluten, add the vital gluten flour and mix with hands or wire whisk, until mixture is smooth. Take handfuls and squeeze and massage until you have removed the excess water and have a relatively smooth, rubbery ball. Set aside. Continue with remaining mixture. When all the water has been squeezed out of the entire batch, put the balls together to form a log, smooth and shape about 3 inches across. Slice and flatten each "steak", drop into boiling broth. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes.

Remove "steaks" and place in the Black Beans Recipe Above. This will add extra "bulk" to the meal and give the feel of meat. Gluten is just like Tofu, it can be made to taste like or go well with anything.

[u]Other Ways to Serve Gluten[u/]
Bread and fry or bake. If you choose to fry them, fry on one side in a small amount of oil, turn and add 1/2 cup of the broth they were boiled in to simmer the other side in. Pouring the broth over all to moisten. These make Wonderful, juicy "steaks" for sandwiches or eating alone. If not fried, these may be chopped and put in casseroles or ground and used in place of hamburger. Follow the recipe directions, ie. if it needs to be fried with seasonings, do so. I know this sounds almost too simple to be true, try them before making a judgement call on them, though, they are wonderful!

Serve 8
Preparation time: 1 hour