Vegetable stew with rich red wine sauce

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
6Shallots; halved lengthwise
3Cloves garlic; chopped
1Onion; diced
5Carrots; peeled and cut into
; large dice
1Turnip; peeled and cut into
; large dice
3largesPotatoes; peeled and cut into
; large dice
1largeSweet potato; peeled and cut into
; large dice
3Red bell peppers; roasted, peeled,
; seeded, and diced
½cupAll-purpose flour
2cupsRed wine
3cupsRoasted vegetable stock
1tablespoonChopped fresh rosemary
2teaspoonsChopped fresh thyme
1teaspoonChopped fresh marjoram
2tablespoonsCayenne sauce
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over high heat until very hot. Add the shallots and cook until they start to caramelize. Add the garlic, toss, and cook lightly for 1 to 2 minutes. Meanwhile, put all of the diced vegetables in a bowl and toss with the flour. Add the vegetables to the stockpot and brown for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the red wine and reduce until about ½ cup of liquid remains. Add the stock and fresh herbs and cook, covered, until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the cayenne sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

To serve, place the stew in a large serving bowl and serve hot.

Converted by MC_Buster.

Per serving: 405 Calories (kcal); 8g Total Fat; (19% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 61g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 144mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 2½ Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 4 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 ½ Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.