6. Slow-Cooker Winter Vegetable Stew
Ingredients
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained
- 4 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 medium stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)
- 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
- 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 medium leeks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 can (14 oz) vegetable broth or 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, place all ingredients except cornstarch and water
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
- In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water; gradually stir into stew until blended. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook about 20 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Recipe Notes
- Parsnips, root vegetables that look like creamy white carrots, have a slightly sweet flavor. If you don’t have any on hand, you can use carrots instead.
- Enjoy this meatless meal with a loaf of crusty Italian bread. Hot coffee and pie provide a sweet ending.
- Sprinkle the stew with chopped fresh chives or thyme leaves and shredded Parmesan cheese.
7. Red Bean & Root Vegetable Stew
Ingredients
- 2 andouille sausage links, chopped
- 1 can Bush’s Cocina Latina Frijoles a la Mexicana
- 1 can Bush’s Beans Dark Red Kidney Beans
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 1 green plantain, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped into 1″ pieces
- to serve: fresh cilantro and yellow rice
Instructions
- In a medium pot over medium high heat, cook the sausage links until seared.
- Add the beans and chicken stock and let come to a simmer.
- Incorporate the sliced plantain and potato potato, lower the heat to low, and cook for about 30-45 minutes until root vegetables are tender.
- Serve hot topped with fresh cilantro and a side of your favorite rice.