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hearty stew

Ingredients For hearty stew

  • 1/2 c
    garbanzo beans, dry
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/4 c
    bulgur, uncooked
  • 1/2 c
    macaroni, whole wheat
  • 1
    zucchini, trimmed and cut in 1" pieces
  • 2
    carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2
    parsnips, scrubbed and sliced
  • 2 tsp
    curry powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2
    garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 lg
    onion, sliced
  • 2 qt
    water
  • 1/2 c
    kidney beans, dry
  • 2 c
    fresh spinach

How To Make hearty stew

  • 1
    Preparation Time: 4:30 Soak both types of beans overnight in a pan filled with water, just covering the beans.
  • 2
    Canned beans do not work in this dish.
  • 3
    The cooking liquid from the dry beans makes a rich, flavorful stock which makes for the base of the stew.
  • 4
    Place the beans in a large pot with the water.
  • 5
    Soak overnight, or bring to a boil, cook for 2 minutes, turn off heat, and let rest for 1 hour.
  • 6
    Then add the onion, garlic, soy sauce, and curry powder.
  • 7
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook for 2 hours.
  • 8
    Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the vegetables and set aside.
  • 9
    Place the parsnips in a small amount of water in a small saucepan.
  • 10
    Cook until soft, about 15 minutes.
  • 11
    Cool.
  • 12
    Place in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
  • 13
    When beans are almost tender, add the pureed parsnips and the carrots and zucchini.
  • 14
    Cook for 30 minutes, then add the pasta and bulgur.
  • 15
    Cook an additional 15 minutes.
  • 16
    Stir in the lemon juice and spinach and cook about 5 minutes.
  • 17
    Serve at once.

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