Caribbean Vegetable Stew

* Exported from MasterCook *

CARIBBEAN VEGETABLE STEW

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Low fat Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Chopped onions
Vegetable broth or white
Wine for sauteeing
3 c Chopped cabbage
1 Fresh chile, minced (seeded
For a milder "hot") or 1/4
ts Cayenne
1 tb Grated fresh ginger root
2 c Water
3 c Diced sweet potatoes, cut
Into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes
Salt to taste
2 c Undrained fresh or canned
Tomatoes
2 c Fresh or frozen sliced okra
3 tb Fresh lime juice
2 tb Chopped fresh cilantro
Chopped peanuts (I omitted
These)
Sprigs of cilantro
(optional)

In a nonreactive pot, saute the onions in the
broth/wine on medium heat for 4 or 5 minutes. Add the
cabbage and the chile or cayenne and continue to
saute, stirring often, until the onions are
translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the grated ginger
andthe water, cover the pot, and bring to a boil. Stir
in the sweet potatoes, sprinkle with salt, and simmer
for 5 or 6 minutes, until the potatoes are barely
tender. Add the tomatoes, okra, and lime juice.
Simmer until all of the vegetables are tender, about
15 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and add more salt to
taste. Sprinkle the stew with chopped peanuts. Top
with a few sprigs of cilantro, if you like.



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