Southern Style Vegan Green Beans

Ingredients

• 8-12 oz Baby Bella Mushrooms ((sliced))
• 1/4 cup Soy Sauce ((low sodium))
• 2 Tbs Maple Syrup
• 2 Tbs Water
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Liquid Smoke
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 lg Onion ((diced))
• 2 Tbs Veg Broth or Water ((for sautéing))
• 2 lbs Fresh Green Beans OR...... ((ends snapped off) )
• 2 bags Frozen Green Beans ((10.80z))
• 24 oz Baby Yellow Potatoes (1 bag or about 1 1/2 lbs))
• 2 Cups Veg Broth ((low sodium))
• 2 Cups Water
• Leftover Bacon Marinade
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 batch Mushroom Bacon

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Mushroom Bacon ---

2. 2

   Clean and slice mushrooms, and add to a large skillet.

3. 3

   Whisk remaining marinade ingredients and pour over mushrooms.

4. 4

   Cook until mushrooms have reduced in size. Drain and save the marinade. (for added crispness, place the mushrooms under a broiler for a minute or so)

5. 5

   --- Green Beans ---

6. 6

   Rinse the green beans, and snap off both ends, removing any strings.

7. 7

   In a large soup pan, dice and saute a large onion until softened.

8. 8

   Add the beans, potatoes, veg broth, water, and any leftover marinade from the bacon.

9. 9

   Add remaining seasonings, stir and cover.

10. 10

    Bring beans to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 1 hour then remove lid.

11. 11

    Add bacon and stir.