Servings – 4-5

This recipe is fine for maintenance.

[recipe-ingredients]

• 1 large can black  beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1  container low sodium broth of your choice.
• 1/4 tsp sweetener of your choice (optional)
• ¼ tsp. each of cumin, coriander, red chili powder, yellow turmeric powder
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 tsp. cilantro, chopped
• ¼ tsp. garlic powder (or use fresh garlic 1-2 cloves)
• 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, shredded
• ¼ tsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 lb (about 100 g) firm tofu cut into small square chunks, pan roasted with olive oil (will get a nice golden brown colour AND / OR 1/2 lb ground meat of your choice browned in frying pan and excess fat drained, cut into small square chunks, pan roasted with olive oil (will get a nice golden brown colour)
• handful of green beans – about 1-2 cups chopped
• shredded cabbage 1-2 cups chopped
• 1 Tbsp. low sugar ketchup

[recipe-directions]

1. Start a wide and deep heavy pot. (basically find the biggest pot you have in your kitchen)
2. On low heat, sauté all the spices in a tablespoon of olive oil.
3. Add black beans and veggies, cooked meat / tofu and container of broth.
4. Cook on low heat until vegetables are cooked to your liking (some people like their veggies a little crunchy so keep testing until they reach a firmness that you like)
5. Stir in green onion and cilantro after cooking before serving.

Great served with a side green salad.