Global Vegetarian -- Caribe Vegetable Sancocho

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Caribe Vegetable Sancocho

 

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : The Global Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil

1 medium yellow onion -- diced

1 medium green bell pepper -- seeded & diced

2 cloves garlic -- minced

4 cups water

2 medium carrots -- peeled & diced

2 cups peeled & diced yuca or dasheen

1 cup peeled & diced white potatoes

1 cup peeled & diced West Indian pumpkin

---OR butternut squash

1 medium yellow plantain -- peeled & sliced

6 whole cloves

2 tablespoons dried parsley

1 tablespoon dried oregano

2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

 

In a large saucepan, heat the oil

 

Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and saute‚ for about 7 minutes

 

Add the water, carrots, yuca, potatoes, pumpkin, plantain, and seasonings. Cook

over medium-low heat for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the

vegetables are tender and stew-like. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10

minutes.

 

 

 

MC_Busted by Karen C. Greenlee

 

 

 

 

 

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Per serving: 58 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (52% calories from fat); 1g

Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 194mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates

 

Serving Ideas : Bayou Red Beans & Caribbean Heat Salad

 

NOTES : Sancocho is a stew of tropical root vegetables, plantains, and pumpkin.

It is the pot-au-feu of the Caribbean. The exotic ingredients (yuca, dasheen,

and plantains) can be found in Caribbean and Hispanic markets or in the

specialty produce sections of well-stocked grocery stores.

 

 

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