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North African Vegetable Stew

Denise Georgiades, South Africa.
Nutritious and healthy vegetable stew served with rice. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Vegetarian
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 zucchini, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 can chickpeas, 410 gram can, drained
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 packet stew mix, Shortcut
  • 2 tablespoons mint, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large pot and fry onion until soft then add the sugar and fry for about 5 minutes or until the onions start to turn golden brown.
  • Stir in the garlic and paprika and cook for 30 seconds to release the flavour and aroma.
  • Add all the vegetables and the water and allow to simmer on a low heat for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked.
  • Stir in the chickpeas and stew packet and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
  • Before serving, garnish with mint and yogurt. Serve with rice or couscous.

Notes

Easily $1 or less per meal per person.
Shortcut: Stew Seasoning Mix.