Title: Black Bean and Root Vegetable Stew
Categories: Main dish, Vegetarian, Casseroles
Yield: 6 Servings

1/2 c Black beans; soaked
1/2 md Turnip; cut into rounds &
-each round halved
1/4 ts Nutmeg
1 md Onion; sliced
2 lg Carrots; quartered
1 ts Dill weed
3 lg Potatoes; quartered
2 tb Parsley
1 md Parsnip; quartered
1/2 ts Oregano
1/2 c Green peas
1/2 c Mushrooms; halved
Salt & pepper
Water or stock to cover

In the bottom of a large casserole dish, arrange the turnip slices &
sprinkle with the nutmeg. Layer the rest of the vegetables in order,
sprinkling in the herbs after each layer. Top with the soaked beans. Pour
over enough water or stock to cover & season with salt & pepper. Cover with
a good tight-fitting lid & place in an oven pre-heated to 300F. Cook for 3
hours. If you desire, add dumplings & cook for a further 30 minutes.

Recipe by Mark Satterly

NOTES : I made this recipe to emphaise the taste of the root vegetables.
Add whatever vegetables & herbs you wish. I used black beans to add some
protein. If exchanging legumes, be sure to use ones that can stand a lot of
cooking, kidney beans or chick peas, for example.
Recipe by: Mark Satterly

Posted to recipelu-digest by "Christopher E. Eaves" on
Feb 25, 1998