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Summer Stew with Vegetables (Mccartney)

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Category: Vegetables

 Ingredients List

  • 1 lg Onion; sliced
  • 1 Clove garlic; sliced
  • 2 tb Olive oil; or less
  • 3 oz Turnip; cubed
  • 6 oz Baby carrots; sliced (about
  • -1-1/2-cups)
  • 6 oz New potatoes; washed and
  • -diced (about 1-1/4-cups)
  • 6 oz Cauliflower florets; (about
  • -2-cups)
  • 8 oz Zucchini; sliced (about
  • -2-cups)
  • 2 1/2 c Vegetable stock;
  • -full-flavored
  • 2 tb Cornstarch; heaping
  • 3 tb Water
  • 16 oz Canned tomatoes; crushed
  • -with juice
  • 3 tb Chopped fresh parsley
  • Fresh herbs; to taste
  • Salt and pepper

 Directions

OPTIONAL
Vegetable cooking spray; (or
-up to 3-Tbs oil)
1/2 lb Vegetarian steak; chunks

Pantry and preps: Cut one young turnip (2 to 3 ounces). Get young zucchini
and slice them lengthwise. Dissolve cornstarch in water. HERBS: thyme,
tarragon or a mixture. Veg Steak: wheat gluten or Seitan; or similar
product that resembles beef-cubes when browned; or use beans.

In large pan, soften onion and garlic in oil, covered, over low heat. Then
add the vegetables and brown 5-6 minutes, stirring and turning. Gradually
add stock, stirring and bring to a foil, then stir in the cornstarch and
water mixture. Add the tomatoes with their juice and stir well. Add the
herbs, plus any spices you like. Season with the salt and pepper. Turn the
heat down and cover the pan tightly. Simmer gently about 20 to 25 minutes.
Stirr occasionally and add a litle water if needed.

Meanwhile, brown the seitan cubes in a skillet. Takes about 3 minutes to
brown 1/2-inch chunks. Add to the stew, gently, and simmer 10 minutes.
Serve.

PAT'S NOTE: Skip the seitan and add red kidney beans.

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