Manchester Stew

  Dinner

While in college, I studied abroad. At the time, I was a vegetarian and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious and diverse vegetarian food in Britain could be. After returning to the States, I re-created my favorite restaurant dish . When the enticing aroma fills my kitchen, I feel as if I'm back in England!

Manchester Stew

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 8 hours
YIELD: 6 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 pound small red potatoes, quartered
  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 medium leeks (white portions only), sliced
  • 1 cup fresh baby carrots
  • 2-1/2 cups water
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • 1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and oregano; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, 3-4 minutes.
  • 2. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Add potatoes, beans, mushrooms, leeks and carrots. Stir in water, tomatoes, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until potatoes are tender. Top with basil.

Nutrition Facts

1-2/3 cups: 221 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 354mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g fiber), 8g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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