Caribbean Vegetable Stew

CARIBBEAN VEGETABLE STEW

1 Preparation Time :

Categories : Low fat Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

2 c Chopped onions

Vegetable broth or white

Wine for sauteeing

3 c Chopped cabbage

1 Fresh chile, minced

For a milder "hot") or 1/4

ts Cayenne

1 tb Grated fresh ginger root

2 c Water

3 c Diced sweet potatoes, cut 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

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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -