FORGE KITCHEN • SIGNAL FOOD

Forge Veggie Signal Bowl

Warm legumes, greens, and acid balance. Built for alertness, not sedation.

  • Yield: 3 servings
  • Time: 10 minutes
  • State: Logic-heavy work • Midday stabilization • No-crash fuel

Ingredients

  • 1 can black beans, rinsed
  • 1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed
  • Frozen spinach, small handful
  • Frozen bell peppers, small handful
  • Marinara, 4–6 tbsp total (light coating only)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Apple cider vinegar, ½–1 tsp per serving (added last)

Method

  1. Heat a pan over medium. Add peppers and spinach with a splash of water. Warm until just pliable.
  2. Add black beans and garbanzos. Fold gently.
  3. Add marinara. Heat through only—do not simmer.
  4. Season lightly with salt. Remove from heat.
  5. Finish each serving with ½–1 tsp apple cider vinegar. Stir once. Taste. Stop.

Storage & Reuse

  • Store cooled portions in sealed containers.
  • Reheat gently until warm, not hot.
  • Add ACV only after reheating.

Forge Notes

Salt and acid act as signal amplifiers, not flavor tricks. This bowl improves with rest and reheats cleanly without fog. Designed to eliminate partial-can waste and future decision load.