Monday, March 17, 2014

Red Bean and Veggie Stew -- IC Friendly!

Red Bean and Veggie Stew -- IC Friendly!




It seems so many stew recipes and bean recipes contain tomato products. Tomatoes, especially canned ones, are a big no-no on an IC diet.  This delicious stew can either be a main or side dish.  It may, also, be served as-is or over potatoes.
Red Bean and Veggie Stew -- IC Friendly!
Makes about 8 servings

To quick soak beans:  Cover 2 cups small red beans with about 6 cups of cold water.  Pick out any beans that float.  Cover the pot and bring it to a boil.  Boil them for one minute, then turn off the heat.  Allow the pot to rest, undisturbed for 1 hour.  Drain the beans and proceed as directed.

Overnight method:  Cover 2 cups of small red beans with about 6 cups of cold water.  Pick out any beans that float.  Cover the pot with a lid and let it rest, undisturbed overnight or about 8 hours.  Drain the beans and proceed as directed.

In a large pot, place:

The soaked beans, above
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 carrots, cut up (about 1 cup)
4 stalks celery, diced
1 1/2 cups cauliflower, diced
2 cups cabbage, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
5- 1" mushrooms, finely chopped
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Adobo seasoning
1/4 teaspoon turmeric

Cover the beans and veggies with cold water and bring them to a boil.  Reduce the heat and continue to simmer them over medium heat for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.  When the stew is done, the beans will be tender -- scoop some of them up into a spoon and blow onto the skins.  If they burst, the beans are done.  If not, they aren't.

If desired, thicken the stew.  Mix 2 tablespoons potato starch with 1/3 cup cold water in a cup until the mixture is smooth.  Add this to the bubbling stew and stir well until it is combined.

Enjoy!

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