As a vegetarian I absolutely relish tasty dishes that everyone will enjoy, meat eaters included. This dish covers all bases; it’s packed with flavor, wholesome with a large element of a comfort food. The vegetables provide ample nutrition and the spices and coconut deliver massively on taste. Serve up with cooked quinoa or brown rice.  

You don’t expect me not to feature at least one Brazilian classic. How much more Brazilian can you get than black beans that are uniquely South American but similar to pinto beans. A staple in my mother’s kitchen, it accompanies anything, rice, potatoes, fish, meat, chicken, you get the picture. My family absolutely love it, as it is a weekly feature in our home. What a result, protein and fiber packed in a tasty dish.