*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Vegetarian Sierra Stew

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Stews                            Vegetables
                Beef                             Casseroles
                Crockpot

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      Cup           uncooked kidney beans
   2      Tablespoons   Olive Oil
   1      Large         Onion -- thinly sliced
   4      Large   clov  garlic -- minced
   1                    green bell pepper
                        -- (Seeded And Coarsely
                        Chopped)
   1      Cup           green cabbage
                        -- (Coarsely Chopped)
     1/2  Cup           Diced Russet Potatoes -- unpeeled
   1      Can           Tomatoes/16 Oz -- including liquid
   1      Tablespoon    Chili Powder
                        or more to taste
     1/2  Teaspoon      Ground Cumin
     1/2  Cup           Uncooked Brown Rice
   4      Cups          Water Or Vegetable Broth
                        Salt Free Seasoning
                        Black Pepper To Taste

    Optional garnishes: 1/4 cup jalapeno- or pepper-flavored monterey jack 
 cheese, salsa and/or low-fat sour cream or nonfat yogurt.  Wash kidney  
beans well, removing any pebbles or misshapen beans. Place in a large bowl 
and cover with cold water. Let  beans soak overnight, then drain the 
water. Rinse well and set aside. In a  large Dutch oven over medium-high 
heat, heat oil and saute onion and  garlic until onion is soft, about 3 to 
5 minutes.   Add bell pepper,  cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes with liquid, 
chili powder and cumin. Continue  cooking, stirring frequently, for 3 
minutes. Add rice, water or broth and  beans. Cover and cook on low heat 
for 2 hours on stovetop or 6 hours in a slow cooker, until stew is thick 
and beans and rice are  tender.   Season with salt-free seasoning and 
pepper. Serve and top with  garnishes, if desired.  Serves 6 to 8.
 




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