Hearty Vegan Cholent w/ Vegan Kishka
This recipe makes a full 6 to 8 quart Crock-Pot and will feed a crowd.
Ingredients
For the Kishka:
2 stalks of celery, chopped roughly
2 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
1 large white or yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped
1 ½ cups flour of choice
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon paprika
Pepper to taste
½ cup to ¾ cup oil
Cholent:
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 turnips, peeled and cubed
2 or 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
2 or 3 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
1 medium acorn squash, peeled and cubed
1 15.5 oz. can chickpeas
1 15.5 oz. can any other bean of choice, drained
½ to 1 cup barley or grain of choice
1 cup tomato sauce OR BBQ sauce OR ketchup (or any combination of the three)
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tablespoon (or more) minced garlic or whole cloves
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
Chili powder to taste (optional)
Dried or fresh herbs of choice
Enough of any of the following liquids to come to the top of the above ingredients:
Beer, vegetable broth, water, wine, or any combination of these liquids
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Cut and prepare all of the vegetables as directed in ingredients.
Step 2
Place the vegetables into the crock of your slow cooker.
Step 3
Add the spices and the grain. Mix well.
Step 4
Prepare the kishka. Place the ingredients into the bowl of a food processor and pulse to chop and blend the ingredients. Slowly drizzle in the oil until a soft dough forms. Remove from the food processor and form into a log shape (This recipe makes about two logs, one can be frozen for future use). Wrap this log of dough in aluminum foil or parchment paper and place on top of the vegetables in your slow cooker.
Step 5
Add enough of the liquid/liquids of your choice to come up to the top of the contents of your crock.
Step 6
Cook covered on low overnight or until ready to serve.
Step 7
Remove the kishka from the wrapping and slice on a separate plate to serve alongside the cholent.
Note
You can get creative with this recipe and include any root vegetable of your liking and use the seasonings you prefer. Add a jalapeño pepper or two if you like it spicy.
