Vegetarian Sierra Stew Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Sierra Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup red kidney beans uncooked; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 each onions large, thinly sliced; 4 each garlic cloves large, minced; 1 each green bell peppers seeded and coarsely chopped; 1 cup cabbage coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup russet potatoes; 16 ounces tomatoes including liquid; 1 tablespoon chili powder or more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground; 1/2 cup rice uncooked rice, brown; 4 cups water or vegetable broth; 1 x seasoning mix salt free, to taste; 1 x black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup red kidney beans uncooked
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 each onions large, thinly sliced
4 each garlic cloves large, minced
1 each green bell peppers seeded and coarsely chopped
1 cup cabbage coarsely chopped
1/2 cup russet potatoes
16 ounces tomatoes including liquid
1 tablespoon chili powder or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
1/2 cup rice uncooked rice, brown
4 cups water or vegetable broth
1 x seasoning mix salt free, to taste
1 x black pepper to taste

1
Optional garnishes: 1/4 cup jalapeno- or pepper-flavored monterey jack cheese, salsa and/or low-fat sour cream or nonfat yogurt.
2
Wash kidney beans well, removing any pebbles or mis-shaped beans.
3
Place in a large bowl and cover with cold water.
4
Let beans soak overnight, then drain the water.
5
Rinse well and set aside.
6
In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat oil and saute onion and garlic until onion is soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
7
Add bell pepper, cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes with liquid, chili powder and cumin.
8
Continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes.
9
Add rice, water or broth and beans.
10
Cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours on stovetop or 6 hours in a slow cooker, until stew is thick and beans and rice are tender.
11
Season with salt-free seasoning and pepper.
12
Serve and top with garnishes, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup red kidney beans uncooked, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 each onions large, thinly sliced, 4 each garlic cloves large, minced, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Sierra Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetarian Sierra Stew

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