Stove-Top Stew
Serve this simple, hearty stew over a large mound of brown rice or any other choice of whole grains.
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Ingredients
1/4 Cup
Water
1
Onion, chopped
2
Carrots, sliced
2 Stalks
Celery, sliced
2-3
Potatoes, chunked
15 Ounce Can
Tomato sauce
1 Tbsp
Soy sauce (optional)
1 Tbsp
Parsley flakes
1/2 Tsp
Paprika
1/2 Tsp
Basil
1/2 Tsp
Chili powder
1/4 Tsp
Dry mustard
1/4 Tsp
Cumin
1/4 Tsp
Pepper
1 Cup
Chopped spinach, kale or chard (optional)
Directions
1
Place the water in a pot with the onion, garlic, carrots, celery and potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, except for the greens. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook for 30 minutes, until all vegetables are tender. Stir in the greens, if desired, and cook until tender, between 2-5 minutes.
Hints: Other vegetables may be added as desired, such as zucchini and/or mushrooms. Add these with the remaining ingredients. If you use vegetables that are in season, and local, this stew is a very economical meal.
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