Garbanzo stew (lf)

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cup-Water
Onion; chopped
2Garlic cloves; minced
16ouncesTomatoes; chopped
½teaspoonPaprika;
½teaspoonDried oregano;
¼teaspoonPepper; black
dashHot pepper sauce;
16ouncesGarbanzo beans; drained & rinsed
1cupWinter squash; peeled & diced
cupSpicy tomato juice
2cupsFresh spinach; chopped
210xes*cals
7xes*gm protein
*gm fat
41xes*gm carbo
669xes*mg sodium
9xes*gm fiber

Directions

PER SERVING

Place water, onion and garlic in a large pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened slightly, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes (including tomato liquid) and seasonings. Cook for 5 more minutes. Add garbanzo beans, squash and tomato juice. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, until squash is tender. Stir in spinach and cook until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serves 4.

Author's Note: Serve this hearty dish over brown rice or mashed potatoes, or accompany it with thick slices of whole-wheat bread.

Source: Vegetarian Times, May 1993 Low Fat, Fabulous and Fit by Mary McDougall Formatted MM:de

A.ENGLISH [Al & Diane] at 21:49 EDT