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Sunday, August 23, 2015

Vegan Caribbean Stew

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • water
  • 1/2 pound collard greens, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, with liquid
  • 1 chayote squash, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, or more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed, or more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • all-purpose flour, or as needed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins

    Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

  • bring brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • place collard greens and 2 peeled whole garlic cloves in a pot; add enough water to cover. boil until collards are tender, about 15 minutes. drain.
  • combine okra, tomatoes, chayote squash, and 2 crushed garlic cloves in a separate large pot; bring to a boil and cook until okra has thawed, about 5 minutes. reduce to a simmer; season with ground ginger, dill weed, ground cumin, and cilantro to taste. add collard greens; simmer until flavors have blended, at least 40 minutes (1 hour for best flavor).
  • mash kidney beans together with tomato paste in a bowl; add to the stew. stir in cooked rice and mix well. add a spoonful of flour to thicken, if desired. adjust seasonings to taste.

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