I don't know what you mean by a binder either, but I just made a simple casserole with a small amount of meat ( chuck steak) that you could make without the meat. Perhaps substituting beans for the meat, or just stay pure veggie. . Leeneia , this is a family style casserole - or stew- which means no real recipe- I just put any vegetable I like in the oven, with some water and slow cook for a verrrryyyyy long time. The secret is to cook it now and reheat it another day/- the flavors blend nicely that way. I use garlic (I buy the already peeled pieces ) and scallions for flavoring - this time I made it with onions, potatoes, red and yellow peppers, parsnips, carrots and string beans . I still have some leftover in the freezer which I plan to take out tonight. Can be served as is or over pasta ( shells, linguini ,etc) or brown rice. I only add salt after it's done, for those who want it.

I' m sure the other catters have some interesting recipes , and likely more sophisticated than this- but when I have the time and patience to chop and peel (can be fun actually) - I enjoy this I've a lot.

Good luck