Kosher Vegetarian Bean Cholent Parve Food

KOSHER VEGETARIAN CHOLENT

Steps:

• Soak the beans overnight, then drain.
• Or, follow package directions for quick soaking.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil and saute the garlic, onions and celery until tender.
• Put in slow cooker.
• Add the potatoes, carrots, beans, bay leaf and paprika.
• Dissolve the soup mix in 1 cup of the hot water and add to the vegetables with the remaining 3 cups of water.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover tightly and cook on low 18-24 hours.
• Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
• Makes four very generous servings.

VEGETARIAN CHOLENT

Steps:

• If the beans have not been pre-soaked, wash them carefully, discarding any that are broken or discolored. Place in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to soak for about 1 hour. In a large, heavy pot sauté the onions, garlic and mushrooms in the oil. Add the beans, barley, herbs and seasonings. Add the carrots, potatoes, the wine, soy sauce and bay leaf. Add boiling water or stock to about 1 inch above the contents. Adjust the seasonings to taste. Cover the pot tightly and allow to simmer slowly in a 225°F oven or over very low heat on top of the stove. Let it cook all night.

KOSHER VEGETARIAN BEAN CHOLENT (PARVE)

Steps:

• Soak the beans in water overnight.
• When ready to cook, drain the beans.
• Heat oil in a skillet. Sauté onions for 5 to 7 minutes until translucent.
• In a crock pot, mix onions with beans and barley. Add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook, covered, for 30 minutes.
• Add potatoes. Cook, covered, on low heat for 30 more minutes.
• Stir in onion soup mix and tomatoes. Cook, tightly covered, on low heat for several hours or (if you plan to serve it for Sabbath lunch) overnight. Note: Check the cholent's water level occasionally as it cooks. If too much water evaporates, add some water to the cholent.

MOM'S AUTHENTIC KOSHER CHOLENT RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large oven safe pot or roasting pan, saute onions in oil over medium heat.
• Add meat, and brown well on all sides.
• Mix in beans; stir continuously until the beans start to shrivel. Stir in the barley. Add potatoes, and add just enough boiling water to cover the meat and potatoes. Mix in dry soup mix and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer partially covered for 20 minutes on stove top.
• Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
• Cover pot tightly, and place in preheated oven. Allow to cook overnight for at least 10 to 15 hours. Check periodically to make sure you have enough liquid to cover; add small amounts of water if needed. Do not stir; stirring will break up the chunks of potatoes.