Umami Anasazi Beans with Wheat Berries

Ingredients

• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 sweet onion, cut into half-moon slices
• A pinch or two of sugar or 1/2 tsp date syrup (to taste)
• 1 cup (240 ml) vegan beef-style broth (adding as needed)
• 1½ cups (255 g) pre-cooked Anasazi beans
• 1/2 cup (50 g) sliced or finely diced mushrooms (such as shiitake)
• 1/8(-ish) tsp liquid smoke
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) hot water
• 2 tsp red miso
• 1 tsp tamari
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 cup (70 g) chopped or sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup (190 g) pre-cooked wheat berries
• Splash of vegetable broth
• 1 tsp tamari or to taste
• Step 2 Add the beans, mushrooms, liquid smoke, and paprika. Add about 1/4 cup (60 ml) beef-style broth. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Step 3 Meanwhile, whisk red miso in the hot water. Add to the beans and mix well. Add tamari. Continue to cook over medium heat for another 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Step 4 Cook the mushroom wheat berries: In a heavy-bottomed medium pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 3 minutes.
• Step 6 Serve the rice in bowls and top with the Anasazi beans.