South by Southwest

Directions

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   Place all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.
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   Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving.
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   2 cups cornmeal
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   1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
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   1 cup unbleached white flour
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   3 tablespoons baking powder
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   2 cups soy milk
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   1/2 cup canola oil
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   1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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    1/3 cup maple syrup
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    3 tablespoons olive oil
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    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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    Sift cornmeal, flours and baking powder into a large bowl.
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    Mix well.
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    In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy milk, oil, salt, and syrup.
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    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
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    Oil an 11-inch round cast iron skillet with the olive oil.
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    Over high heat, heat the oil until it starts to smoke.
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    Pour the batter into the heating skillet.
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    Bake approximately 40 minutes, or until the cornbread is firm to the touch and a toothpick comes out clean.
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    Let cool before slicing.
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    3 cups dried red beans, soaked overnight
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    3 bay leaves
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    2 tablespoons sea salt
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    3 tablespoons olive oil
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    1 large onion, diced 1/2-inch
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    2 large carrots, diced 1/2-inch
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    4 stalks celery, diced 1/2-inch
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    2 small butternut squash, skinned and diced 3/4 inch
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    1 small red bell pepper, diced 1/2-inch
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    1 small green bell pepper, diced 1/2-inch
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    1/4 jalapeno pepper, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
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    1/4 cup minced garlic
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    4 cups diced okra or zucchini, 1/2-inch cubes
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    1 tablespoon chili powder
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    3 tablespoons dried sage
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    1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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    1 small (6-ounce) can tomato paste
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    2 cups canned whole tomatoes with juice
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    2 cups water or vegetable stock
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    1/4 cup tamari
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    1 cup minced cilantro leaves
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    Drain and rinse the beans.
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    Place the beans in a medium saucepan with the bay leaves and add enough water to cover the beans by 1-inch.
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    Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 35 minutes.
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    Add 1 teaspoon of salt in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
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    Beans will still be tough.
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    They will complete their cooking in the stew.
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    Reserve both the beans and the cooking juices while completing the preparation of the stew.
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    Over medium to high heat in a large pot heat the oil, onions and carrots, cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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    Add the celery, squash, bell peppers, jalapeno, and garlic, cook 5 minutes more.
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    Add the okra, spices, remaining salt, and the tomato paste.
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    In a food processor, puree the whole tomatoes with their juice until you have a tomato soup-like consistency.
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    Stir the tomato mixture into the vegetables.
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    Add the beans, the bean cooking juice, and the water or vegetable stock.
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    Cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 20 minutes.
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    Add the tamari and cilantro.
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    Serve hot.
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    1 bunch kale, trimmed, sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch strips (about 10 cups)
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    1 bunch collard greens, trimmed, sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch strips, (about 10 cups)
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    2 tablespoons olive oil
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    1/2 cup minced garlic
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    1 large onion, sliced thin (about 2 cups)
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    1/2 tablespoon sea salt
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    2 tablespoons tamari
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    Steam the greens about 2 to 3 minutes in a steamer basket.
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    Set aside.
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    Heat the oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat.
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    Add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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    Add the cooked greens and salt, tossing with the onions and garlic, cook until greens are softened, about 3 minutes.
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    Sprinkle with the tamari and serve hot.