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Summer Stew with Vegetables

Ingredients

large onion --sliced

1 clove

garlic --sliced

2 tbs

olive oil -- or less

3 ounces

turnip --cubed

6 ounces

baby carrots-- sliced (about 1-1/2-cups)

6 ounces

new potatoes-- washed and diced (about 1-1/4-cups)

6 ounces

cauliflower florets(about 2-cups)

8 ounces

zucchini --sliced (about 2-cups)

2 1/2 cups

vegetablestock -- full-flavored

2 tbs

cornstarch --heaping

3 tbs

water

16 ounces

canned tomatoes-- crushed with juice

3 tbs

chopped freshparsley

fresh herbs -- totaste

salt and pepper

from LINDA'S KITCHEN by Linda McCartney (1995); Serving Size: 4; Preparation Time :0:45

Preparation

OPTIONAL

vegetable cooking spray -- (or up to 3-Tbs oil)

1/2 pound vegetarian steak -- chunks

Pantry and preps:
Cut one young turnip (2 to 3 ounces).
Get young zucchini and slice them lengthwise.
Dissolve cornstarch in water. HERBS: thyme, tarragon or a mixture.

Veg Steak:
wheat gluten or Seitan; or similar product that resembles beef-cubes when browned; or use beans.

In large pan, soften onion and garlic in oil, covered, over low heat.
Then add the vegetables and brown 5-6 minutes, stirring and turning.
Gradually add stock, stirring and bring to a foil, then stir in the cornstarch and water mixture.
Add the tomatoes with their juice and stir well. Add the herbs, plus any spices you like.
Season with the salt and pepper.
Turn the heat down and cover the pan tightly.
Simmer gently about 20 to 25 minutes.
Stir occasionally and add a litle water if needed.

Meanwhile, brown the seitan cubes in a skillet.
Takes about 3 minutes to brown 1/2-inch chunks.
Add to the stew, gently, and simmer 10 minutes.
Serve.

PAT'S NOTE: Skip the seitan and add red kidney beans.

342 cals: 29% fat (11.2g); 20.8% protein (18.1g); 50.3% carbs.

Recipe group: Main.

Should you try this recipe out we would be very grateful for a photo of the finished dish. Please send by E-Mail to rezepte(at)vegetarismus.ch (JPEG or TIFF format).
Thank you in advance.

This recipe was inserted by Renato Pichler / 2002-04-30 22:27:20

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