Vegetarian Moroccan Stew

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
• 2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can reduced-sodium diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup low-sodium tomato juice
• 2 cups green beans, sliced in 2-inch pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a soup kettle, simmer onions and garlic in oil and water until transparent.

2. 2

   Add potatoes and carrots and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes and cumin. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Check occasionally to see if more liquid is needed. If so, add tomato juice as needed.

4. 4

   Add green beans and cook 15 minutes more.

5. 5

   Check seasoning and add pepper and more cumin to taste.