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Summer Stew Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely sliced .
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric .
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced (no so coarsely, not so fine) .
  • 3/4 lb green beans, trimmed & cut into 1 inch pieces .
  • 4 tsps ground cumin .
  • 1 lb ripe tomatoes, sliced .
  • 1 medium eggplant, unpeeled, cut into sliced .
  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained (or two c cooked chickpeas) .
  • 1/2 c water .
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced .
  • 2 tbsps olive oil .
  • 2 tbsps sliced fresh cilantro .
  • salt & pepper .
  • 1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes (or to taste)

Directions
  • Step #1 Heat the oil in a heavy stew pan.
  • Step #2 Add the onion & saute over med-heat/flame for about 5 mins, until it begins to brown.
  • Step #3 Add the garlic, pepper, cumin, tumeric & pepper flakes.
  • Step #4 Cook for one min, stirring.
  • Step #5 Add the eggplant to the pot.
  • Step #6 Sprinkle top with salt & pepper.
  • Step #7 Cook over low heat/flame, constantly stirring, until the eggplant is covered in the spices.
  • Step #8 Add the tomatoes & bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Step #9 Add the water, stir it into the mixture.
  • Step #10 Cover up, simmer over low heat/flame, stirring often, for about 20 mins.
  • Step #11 Add the chickpeas & the green beans.
  • Step #12 Simmer for 10-20 mins more until everything is tender & the stew is thick.
  • Step #13 Taste & adjust for seasoning.
  • Step #14 Serve hot, sprinkled with the cilantro.
  • Enjoy the Summer Stew recipe

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