Caribbean guisado

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupChickpeas; cooked
cupPinto beans; cooked
2cupsPumpkin; cubed
2mediumsChayote squash; cut into 2\" pieces
2cupsCelery root; chopped
2cupsYucca; peeled and cubed
2cupsBattata; peeled and cubed
8Plum tomatoes; quartered lengthwise
3tablespoonsGround cumin
16Whole garlic cloves
4largesYellow onions; coarsely chopped
1tablespoonBlack pepper
1teaspoonHot pepper sauce
¼cupOlive oil
¼teaspoonSalt
½cupFresh cilantro; chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 deg.

Combine all ingredients in a large roasting pan or casserole dish.

Place in oven and cook, uncovered, for 4 hours. The pumpkin, chayote and tomatoes will cook down to a thick sauce. Stir every 30 minutes.

Add more stock if necessary. Serve hot.

Per serving: 316 cal; 11 g prot; 222 mgsod; 52 g carb; 9 g fat; 0 mg chol; 53 mg calcium

Source: Vegetarian Gourmet, Winter 93/MM by DEEANNE