Savory Vegetable Stew

Midwest Maven's Note:

This is a warm homey delicious stew that's pretty easy to make. It is great with some nice crusty bread and maybe a salad :) My meat lover mom was skeptical at first, but she loves this dish now as much as I do!

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb cremini mushroom, halved (about 16 to 20)
• 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• salt and pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped

Directions:

1. In a medium pot over moderate heat, saute the garlic and mushrooms in the olive oil for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the zucchini and onion, season with salt and pepper, and saute for another 5 minutes.
3. Add the chick peas, cumin, tomatoes, and rosemary.
4. Bring the stew to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Re-season with salt and pepper if desired.