Caribbean Vegetable Stew

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cups chopped cabbage
• 1 fresh chili peppers, minced or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 cups water
• 3 cups diced sweet potatoes (3/4 inch cubes)
• salt
• 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
• 2 cups sliced okra, fresh or frozen
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• chopped peanuts

Recipe

• 1 in a stock pot or soup pot, heat oil over medium heat; saute onions for 4-5 minutes.
• 2 add the cabbage and chile or cayenne; saute, stirring often, for about 8 minutes or until the onion is transparent.
• 3 add the grated ginger and water; cover, and bring to a boil.
• 4 uncover and add the sweet potatoes and salt to taste; simmer for 5-6 minutes or until the potatoes are barely tender.
• 5 add the tomatoes, okra, and lime juice.
• 6 continue to simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the vegetables are tender.
• 7 add in the cilantro and more salt if needed; stir to combine.
• 8 ladle soup into individual bowls; sprinkle with chopped peanuts and enjoy.