Organic Avocado and Black Bean Mash Over Yellow Saffron Rice

Although that dish does have a rather distasteful name that doesn't take away from the creamy "I can't believe this is actually vegan"-ness of the meal.

Ingredients
1 Zucchini
1/2 Red Bell Pepper
1 C refried black beans
1/2 Vidalia onion
1/4 Lime (squeezed for juice)
3 Tbs Earth Balance
2 Tbs Olive oil
3/4 tsp Salt
3/4 tsp Ground black pepper
6-8 Baby Bella mushrooms or 1 Portabello Cap -chopped
1/2 Red vine tomato
2 Avocados (mashed)
Cayenne pepper and garlic to taste

1.5 C Jasmine or Mexican rice flavored with saffron


1. In a large frying pan combine EB, Olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper - saute over medium heat

2. In large saucepan boil water and add rice, flavor water with saffron, EB, salt, pepper and Cayenne pepper

3. Add Chopped onion and cubed mushrooms, do not stir

4. Add Zucchini, Tomato, red pepper

5. Stir and saute all vegetables, add 1/2 can of refried beans until there is a general consistency

6. Add two mashed avocados and mix accordingly.

7. Serve hot over rice

--Cook Time: 30-45 minutes

This should be served according to your own tastes as all vegetables and seasonings can be altered. Add marinated seitan for extra protein and texture. This dish also requires your constant attention or a lengthy prep time.