Caribbean Vegetable Stew

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"I really like this unusual combination of flavors. Good by itself or served over rice."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 cups chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cups chopped cabbage
• 1 fresh chili peppers, minced or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 cups water
• 3 cups diced sweet potatoes (3/4 inch cubes)
• salt
• 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
• 2 cups sliced okra, fresh or frozen
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• chopped peanuts

directions

1. In a stock pot or soup pot, heat oil over medium heat; saute onions for 4-5 minutes.
2. Add the cabbage and chile or cayenne; saute, stirring often, for about 8 minutes or until the onion is transparent.
3. Add the grated ginger and water; cover, and bring to a boil.
4. Uncover and add the sweet potatoes and salt to taste; simmer for 5-6 minutes or until the potatoes are barely tender.
5. Add the tomatoes, okra, and lime juice.
6. Continue to simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the vegetables are tender.
7. Add in the cilantro and more salt if needed; stir to combine.
8. Ladle soup into individual bowls; sprinkle with chopped peanuts and enjoy.

Reviews

[Belgophile]

I could eat this everyday. In fact, I almost do -- I'm on my third batch in two weeks. I'm allergic to nuts, so have to skip the garnish, but otherwise I didn't change a thing. Delicious!

 

[Carianne]

Revised to 5 stars. This is yummier the second day! I never though okra, sweet potatoes and cabbage would be so tasty. I found this recipe on Dottie's Weight Loos Zone (www.dwlz.com), and I was about to post it, but you beat me to it! My batch varied in that I used veggie broth to saute the onions instead of oil (my recipe actually called for white wine, which also would have been good) and I omitted the peanuts. This makes ALOT! Listed as only 3 WW points.