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GYPSY STEW




Source of Recipe


Marla
GYPSY STEW

Yield: Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 slice whole-wheat sandwich bread
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 10 almonds
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
- 3 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups chopped Swiss chard
- 1 cup frozen cut green beans
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

In medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bread,
garlic and nuts and cook until they all are golden on both
sides, turning as needed, 2-3 minutes. Transfer garlic and
nuts to a blender or food processor. Tear up bread and add.
Process until mixture is finely ground, and set aside.

In same pan, sauté the onions until golden, 8 minutes. Add
tomatoes and cook until they soften, stirring occasionally,
5 minutes. Stir in paprika and turmeric and set aside.

In large saucepan, bring the broth to a simmer over medium-high
heat. Add chard, green beans, chickpeas and cook 10 minutes.
Mix in the two previously prepared mixtures and simmer,
covered, for 5 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.

Mix in vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:
210 calories; 9 g total fat; 1 g saturated fat;
25 g carbohydrate; 8 g protein; 6 g dietary fiber; 470 mg sodium

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Bread/Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Lean Meat, 1 Fat