Moroccan vegetable stew

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1mediumOnion, chopped
1cupUnsalted tomato juice
¼teaspoonBlack pepper or cayenne
2cupsPotatoes cut into 1-inch square pieces
2cupsFresh green beans, sliced into 2-inch pieces
16ouncesUnsalted tomatoes OR
2cupsFresh tomatoes
2tablespoonsWater
¾teaspoonGround cumin
2cupsCarrots, large chunks
2teaspoonsOil

Directions

Simmer onions in oil and water until transparent. Add potatoes and carrots and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chopped tomatoes and cumin. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, checking to see if the stew needs more liquid. If so, add the tomato juice. Add green beans and cook for 15 minutes more. Check seasoning--add ¼ teaspoon or more black pepper and more cumin, if desired. Serves 4 Calories: 81 Fat: 2⅖ gm 26% fat From: Stop the Insanity by Susan Powter Submitted By ROBERTA THOMPSON On 02-02-95