Slow Cooker Pecan Carrot Grounds

Steps

1. 1

   Soak the pecans in water overnight, or for up to 24 hours, until softened.

   Start 24-hour timer
2. 2

   Drain the soaked pecans thoroughly. Transfer them to a food processor and pulse until broken down into a coarse, ground-meat-like texture; do not process into a smooth paste.

3. 3

   Chop the green bell pepper, orange bell pepper, carrots, and onion into small pieces so they cook evenly with the pecans.

4. 4

   Add the pulsed pecans, chopped bell peppers, carrots, onion, vegan butter, and vegetable bouillon to a slow cooker. No additional liquid is needed.

5. 5

   Cover and cook on the high setting for 1 hour.

   Start 1-hour timer
6. 6

   After 1 hour, lower the slow cooker temperature to warm and continue slow-cooking for 12 to 14 hours, or until the pecans and vegetables are very soft. Starting the recipe before bed is recommended.

   Start 1-hour timer
7. 7

   Season the finished grounds as desired. Use them in any dish that would ordinarily call for meat grounds.