African Vegetarian Stew
Yield: 8 servings
4 sm Kohlrabies, peeled and cut
into chunks
1/2 c Couscous -or- Bulgar Wheat
1 lg Onion, chopped
1/4 c Raisins, dark or golden
2 Sweet Potatoes, peeled and
cut into chunks
1/2 ts Ground Turmeric
2 Zucchini, sliced thick
1/2 ts Ground Cinnamon
5 Tomatoes, fresh or 16 oz Can Tomatoes
1/2 ts Ground Ginger
1/4 ts Ground Cumin
15 oz Can Garbanzo beans
3 c Water
Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower
the heat, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
Note: Serve the couscous separately, if desired. Parsnips may be
substituted for the kohlrabi.
Serves 8
One Serving = Calories: 241 Carbohydrates: 42 Protein: 8 Fat: 2 Sodium: 22
Potassium: 658 Cholesterol: 0
Exchange Value: 2 Bread Exchanges + 2 Vegetable Exchanges
Source: Holiday Cookbook, American Diabetes Association, ISBN
0-13-024894-0, by Betty Wedman, M.S.,R.D.
