Veggie Bean Bourguignon Food

MUSHROOM BOURGUIGNON

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the oil is very hot and shimmering, add half the mushrooms in an even layer and cook, undisturbed, until the undersides are well browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir the mushrooms and continue to cook until just tender, about 3 minutes more. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and remaining mushrooms. Repeat the same method of browning the mushrooms and remove to the same plate.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in the same pot, then add the carrots, parsnip and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and the parsnips start to brown in spots, about 6 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper. Cook until the garlic is tender and the tomato paste turns brick red, about 2 minutes more. Stir in the wine, then simmer until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Return the mushrooms to the pot and stir in the broth, bay leaves, a good pinch of salt and a couple grinds of black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer uncovered until the mushrooms are very tender and the sauce has reduced slightly, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir together the flour and remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small bowl until a thick paste forms. Stir the flour mixture into the sauce until completely absorbed, then continue to simmer until the sauce has thickened to a gravy-like consistency, about 10 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper. Serve over wide egg noodles with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

VEGGIE BEAN BOURGUIGNON

Steps:

• Boil the beans rapidly for 10 mins, then drain. Heat the oil and cook the onions quickly until brown.
• Add the carrots, then cook for 3 minutes Stir in the beans with the wine, broth, tomato paste and herbs.
• Bring to the boil, cover and simmer gently for 50 mins, adding the mushrooms after 30 minutes
• Blend the cornstarch with the water, then stir into the mixture. Boil for 1 min, then season.
• Serve.

VEGETARIAN BOURGUIGNON

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons butter and oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add celery, parsnip and carrot; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add mushrooms, shallot, garlic, bay leaf, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the mushrooms soften, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in tomato paste; cook for 30 seconds. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds more. Add wine and cognac (or brandy); increase heat to medium-high and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid is reduced by about half, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, partially cover and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in pearl onions. Return to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

HOMEMADE BLACK BEAN VEGGIE BURGERS

Steps:

• If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. If baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
• In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
• In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Then stir into mashed beans.
• In a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
• Stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. Mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. Divide mixture into four patties.
• If grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. If baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

MUSHROOM-BEAN BOURGUIGNON

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots and onions; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until onions are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add half the mushrooms; cook and stir until lightly browned. Remove from pan; repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and mushrooms., Return all mushrooms to pan. Add tomato paste; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in wine, 1-1/2 cups broth, salt, thyme, pepper and carrot mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 25 minutes., Add beans and pearl onions; cook 30 minutes longer. In a small bowl, whisk flour and remaining broth until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

BEANS BOURGUIGNON

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the margarine and flour; knead until incorporated; refrigerate until needed.
• In a big saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
• Add in shallots, carrots, and garlic; cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add in mushrooms and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes.
• Stir in the thyme, bay leaf, tomatoes, broth, and 1/2 cup of the wine; bring to a boil, then decrease heat to low, cover, and simmer until vegetables are cooked, about 30 minutes.
• Add in the remaining wine, beans, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Return to a boil, then decrease heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes.
• While the stew is simmering, pinch off pieces of the beurre manie (margarine/flour mixture) and add it to the stew, stirring after each addition to thicken.
• Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving; serve immediately.