+ curried string bean rice vermicelli +

I have a confession to make. We've kind of been ignoring the garden. I'm so sad, because I really love working there, but the fact that I've to work overtime lately is not helping. I really hope the veggies we planted survive until we have time to check on them. We even missed planting cucumbers and squash this season. Such a bummer. Last year we had our very own organic string beans that even the ants loved, by the way! I left them be, they did not do much damage anyway. This year, though, I had to resort to store-bought beans.The one time I saw fresh ones on the shelves was this week, so I had to get my hands on them. And I made this:  

+ oil free ratatouille (naturally vegan) +

While I absolutely LOVE munching on raw veggies, it is nice to have a cooked veg-packed meal in the evening. I especially feel the comfort it offers after a long a stressful day at work. This recipe used to be one of my favorites, however, my Mom always made her version with bacon and more oil, so I - of course - had to give it a low fat plant-based makeover.