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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Fall Veggie Stew

A very hearty Fall/Winter Stew and a great vegetarian meal. If you wanted to add meat to this meal, I would recommend chicken or pork.

Servings: 12
Cook Time: Prep Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 40 minutes
Meal Type: Entree
NC Ingredients: Peanuts, Onions, Cabbage, Sweet Potatoes

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Ingredients

2
large onions, chopped
2
tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2
teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2
teaspoon garlic salt or powder
1
½ cups chopped cabbage
1/2
cup peanut butter
1
40 ounce can of sweet potatoes, cut in 1-inch cubes
1
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon ground ginger
1
can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes
1
can (14.5 ounce) okra, optional
1
can (15 ounce) black beans drained
1
cup apple juice
3
cups tomato juice

Directions

Sauté onions in vegetable oil until tender, about 10 minutes.

Stir in cayenne pepper and garlic and sauté for two more minutes.

Add chopped cabbage, sauté, covered, for three minutes.

Mix in tomato and apple juices, salt, ginger and tomatoes.

Add sweet potatoes, okra and black beans.

Simmer for five minutes.

Stir in peanut butter and simmer gently over very low heat until ready to serve. Stir frequently to prevent scorching. Add more juice or water if too thick.

Serve with crackers.

 
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