African Vegetable Stew

Total 88 minPrep 18 minCook 70 min6 servings255 cal
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African Vegetable Stew recipe

Nutrition

Calories
255 cal
Protein
10.5 g
Carbs
51 g
Fat
0.7 g
Sat. fat
0.2 g
Sugar
14.5 g
Sodium
72 mg

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp non-hydrogenated margarine
  • 1 cup onion
  • 1/2 cup parsley
  • 2 clove garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 5 cup water
  • 1 cup carrot
  • 1/2 cup dried lentils
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 15 oz whole tomatoes
  • 10 oz frozen green peas
  • 9 oz frozen green beans
  • salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt margarine over medium heat in a large saucepan

  2. 2

    Add onion , parsley , garlic , cinnamon , turmeric , pepper and ginger

  3. 3

    Stir occasionally until onion is tender - add some water if it begins to stick

  4. 4

    Stir in water , carrot and lentils

  5. 5

    Boil , then reduce heat and cover to simmer 25 minutes

  6. 6

    Stir in rice , and undrained tomatoes

  7. 7

    Boil , then reduce heat and cover to simmer for 20 minutes

  8. 8

    Stir in peas , beans and salt and pepper to taste

  9. 9

    Boil , then reduce heat and cover to simmer 5 minutes or till tender

  10. 10

    If desired , serve with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream - 1 serving = 275 cal , 3g fat , 56g carb , 10g fibre , 12 g pro

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