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Vegan Tamale Sauce

Vegan Tamale Sauce Tamale Sauce with Chili Powder Here's a straightforward recipe for a flavorful tamale sauce: Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup chili powder (adjust according to your preference for heat) 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Salt to taste Instructions: Make the Roux: In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the flour and stir together for about 1 minute, or until the mixture becomes a light, golden roux. Add Chili Powder: Stir in the chili powder to the roux and cook for another minute. Add Liquids: Slowly pour in the chicken or vegetable broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add the tomato sauce to the mixture. Season the Sauce: Stir in the ground cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Season with salt to taste. Simmer: Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it co
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Terris’ Easy Spicy Vegan Black Beans

Black beans are full of protein and smoky flavor. This easy vegan spicy black bean dish is delish solo and in Mexican classics. Serves: 6 Prep: 10 minutes (if you use canned beans) Cook: 15 minutes Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 small yellow onion, diced  1 tsp cumin 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes or fresh alternative. Tomatoes are the key ingredient. Do not decrease the amount. 1 or 2  🌶🌶  peppers with 1 tsp sauce from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (such as from La Costeña). These peppers supply the heat. Try with one pepper first and upgrade if you dare (seriously though, they are pretty mild). Do not use the whole can! 2 15oz cans black beans without spices, drained (or start from dry - see you tomorrow!) 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt, or to taste Instructions Heat the oil, onions, cumin, and garlic over low heat for 10 minutes  While heating, purée tomatoes, peppers, and adobo sauce in a blender or food processor Add tomato purée, beans, pepper, a

Terris' Vegan Ma Po Tofu

MaPo Tofu is a delicious  and easy side dish or main course. Pair with  Sichuan shredded potatoes for a satisfying meal! Serves: 4 Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Ingredients Firm or extra firm tofu, 14 oz (1 package), cut into small cubes Soy Sauce, 2 Tbsp Chili Black Bean Sauce , 2 Tbsp Sesame Seed Oil, 2 Tbsp Sichuan pepper , ground, 1 tsp Garlic, pressed, 4 cloves Vegetable broth, 1 cup Cornstarch or arrowroot powder , 1 Tbsp Water, 1 Tbsp Directions Heat (low) the oil and garlic for 3 minutes Add the pepper and chili bean paste Heat (medium-low) for 2 minutes Add vegetable broth, soy sauce, and tofu Simmer (medium-high) for 5 minutes Turn off heat Mix water and cornstarch or arrowroot powder Stir