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Root Vegetable Stew with Spices and Dried Fruit

Vegetarian Times Issue: March 1, 2009   p.68

Chase away the remnants of winter with this root stew that gets sun-kissed flavor from spices, olives, sweet dates, and dried apricots. Don’t be daunted by the long ingredients list; the dish comes together quickly and can be served with steamed rice or couscous for a hearty meal. 

Directions

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, and sauté 7 to 9 minutes, or until golden and soft. Stir in garlic, coriander, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, and cinnamon, and cook 2 minutes, stirring often, or until spices are fragrant. Stir in broth and 11/2 cups water, scraping up any brown bits stuck to bottom of pan.

2. Whisk in miso until smooth, then add turnips, sweet potato, dates, apricots, olives, and ginger. Bring mixture to a boil.

3. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover, and simmer 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Garnish each serving with 1 Tbs. chopped cilantro. 

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ingredient list

Serves 6

  • 1 medium red onion, peeled and chopped (11/2 cups)
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 31/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 Tbs. red miso
  • 2 medium turnips, diced (3 cups)
  • 1 medium sweet potato, diced (2 cups)
  • 8 pitted whole Medjool dates
  • 8 pitted whole dried apricots
  • 1/3 cup pitted, oil-cured black olives
  • 11/2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Nutritional Information

Per 1 1/4-cup serving:

Calories 258
Protein 3g
Total Fat 7g
Saturated Fat 1g
Carbs 49g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 571mg
Fiber 7g
Sugar 33g
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