Caribbean Vegetable Stew

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Caribbean Vegetable Stew

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Caribbean Vegetable Stew
Recipe type: main dish
Cuisine: Caribbean style
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Serves: 4
 
Lime, ginger, and cilantro lend vibrancy to this unusual stew. Serve the stew on rice or with a fresh crusty bread.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cups chopped cabbage
  • 1 fresh chile, minced (seeded for a milder "hot"), or ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 cups diced sweet potatoes, cut into ½ to ¾-inch cubes
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cups undrained chopped fresh or canned tomatoes
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen sliced okra
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • chopped peanuts
  • sprigs of cilantro (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a nonreactive soup pot sauté the onions in the oil on medium heat for 4 or 5 minutes.
  2. Add the cabbage and diced chile or cayenne and continue to sauté, stirring often, until die onions are translucent, about 8 minutes.
  3. Add the grated ginger and the water, cover the pot, and bring to a boil.
  4. Stir in the sweet potatoes, sprinkle with salt, and simmer for 5 or 6 minutes, until the potatoes are barely tender.
  5. Add the tomatoes, okra, and lime juice.
  6. Simmer until all of the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  7. Stir in the cilantro and add more salt to taste.
  8. Sprinkle the stew with chopped peanuts. Top with a few sprigs of cilantro, if you like.
Notes
PER 8-OZ SERVING: 117 CALORIES, 2.5 G PROTEIN, 3.3 G FAT, 21.2 G CARBOHYDRATE, 33 MG SODIUM. 0 MG CHOLESTEROL.

If you have the time, sautéed tempeh cubes make an excellent garnish. For a richer flavor, add ½ cup of coconut milk

 

 

Lime, ginger, and cilantro lend vibrancy to this unusual stew. Serve the stew on rice or with a fresh crusty bread.

 

 

 

 

PER 8-OZ SERVING: 117CALORIES, 2.5 G PROTEIN, 3.3 G FAT, 21.2 G CARBOHYDRATE, 33 MG SODIUM. 0 MG CHOLESTEROL.

 

If you have the time, sautéed tempeh cubes make an excellent garnish. For a richer flavor, add ½ cup of coconut milk