Kettle stew

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupChopped onions
1largeGarlic clove, pressed
2tablespoonsMinced chilies
3tablespoonsOlive oil
½teaspoonGround cinnamon
¼teaspoonGround cloves
4smallsPotatoes, cubed
3cupsDrained canned tomatoes, chopped
2cupsCut green beans
1smallZucchini, sliced
2cupsCorn
1tablespoonCilantro
Salt

Directions

In a stewpot, saute onion, garlic, chilies in the oil for 5 minutes.

Add cinnamon, cloves, potatoes & cook for another 5 minutes, covered.

Stir in tomatoes, green beans & cover & cook for 5 minutes more. Add the zucchini & corn. Simmer, covered on low heat till the vegetables are tender. If the stew seems too dry, add some tomato juice or water. Add cilantro & salt to taste. Serve with cornbread.

"Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant Cookbook"