Feijoada Vegetariana

Ingredients

• 2 cups black beans, soaked overnight and drained
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 bell peppers (one red, one green), diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 smoked tofu, cubed (or tempeh for a smokier flavor)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (to mimic the smokiness of traditional meats)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• Salt
• pepper
• Mushrooms, diced (shiitake or portobello for their meaty texture)
• Vegan sausage, sliced
• Kale or collard greens, chopped
• Orange slices
• Fresh cilantro, chopped