Black bean stew

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
This is a hearty stew that has almost no fat. Tomatoes and pumpkin
Give it a rich flavor. It is very high in fiber, low
1 pack (12 oz) black beans, washed and picked over
No stick cooking spray
cup Chopped green onions or scallions, including tender tops
3 eaches Cloves garlic, minced
1 can (26 oz) tomatoes
1 cup Fresh or canned unseasoned pumpkin puree
cup Beef stock in fat and
Excellent when served with just a dollop of yogurt and a slice of
Lime.
1 tablespoon Cumin
tablespoon Balsamic (or red wine) vinegar
8 ounces Fat-free ham, cut into small squares
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup Dry sherry
Salt to taste
1 cup Low-fat yogurt
slice Green onion for garnish
10 eaches Lime slices

Directions

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

Place the beans in a large saucepan and cover with boiling water to a level of 3" above the beans. Simmer until the beans are tender, about 3 hours. Drain. Spray the large saucepan thoroughly with no stick cooking spray. Saute the onion and garlic until just soft. Add the tomatoes, pumpkin puree, beef stock, cumin, vinegar, and black beans. Simmer for 25 min. Add the ham, black pepper, and sherry and heat thoroughly. Salt to taste. Serve in large bowls with a dollop of low-fat yogurt, a sprinkle of green onions, and a slice of lime.

Submitted By EARL SHELSBY On 10-24-94

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