Bean Herder's Pie

Preheat oven to 375F.

----------The Filling:------------

• 1 medium onion
• several garlic cloves
• splash of red wine
• 1 red pepper
• 2 cups frozen corn
• another splash of red wine
• 1/2 lb mushrooms
• 1 19 oz tin kidney beans
• 28 oz tin Italian tomatoes
• 1/2 lb green beans
• 1 T chili powder
• 1 T coriander seed
• 1 tsp cumin
• splash of hot sauce
• 2 T cocoa powder
• 1 T oregano

Cut up the garlic and onion. In a large Dutch oven, saute garlic and onion in the wine until soft. Add the red pepper and the corn and cook over medium heat until the corn is tender. Remove from pot and set aside.

In another splash of wine, saute the mushrooms until soft. Add the kidney beans, tomatoes, green beans and spices, and simmer for 15 minutes over low heat. Add the corn / pepper mixture back in for three more minutes.

The Topping:

• 2 lb potatoes
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg replacement,nutmeg

Cut up and boil the potatoes for 15 minutes. Drain. Add the milk, egg replacementand nutmeg, and beat with a hand mixer.

Place the filling in a large casserole dish, and spread the mashed potatoes over top. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Let stand for 5-10 minutes, and serve.