Chilean Harvest Vegetable Stew Recipes

TRADITIONAL CHILEAN STEW

Steps:

• Bring potatoes, squash and broth to boil in stockpot on medium-high heat; simmer on low heat 10 min.
• Meanwhile, cook meat, onions and garlic in dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until meat is browned, stirring occasionally. Add seasonings; cook 5 min., stirring frequently.
• Add to potato mixture in stockpot; stir. Simmer 30 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in mixed vegetables; simmer 10 min., stirring occasionally.

VEGETARIAN GREEN CHILE STEW

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
• Toss yellow squash, spinach leaves, corn, pinto beans, and spaghetti squash into the pot. Continue to stir until spinach leaves have wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour vegetable broth, water, and green chiles into the mixture. If necessary, add more water to make sure vegetables are covered. Bring stew to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.

CHILEAN HARVEST VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• In large pot, sauté in 3T. oil: onion, garlic, chili powder, chili peppers, salt, pepper, and oregano.
• Add and cook until tender: tomatoes, pumpkin or winter squash, corn.
• Add: white beans with liquid.
• Simmer at least 30 minutes. The soup will be thick and chunky, with a mild spicy flavor.

CARIBBEAN VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• In a nonreactive soup pot, saute the onions in the oil on medium heat for 4 or 5 minutes. Add the cabbage and the chile or cayenne and continue to saute, stirring often, until the onions are translucent, about 8 minutes.
• Add the grated ginger and the water, cover the pot, and bring to a boil. Stir in the sweet potatoes, sprinkle with salt, and simmer for 5 or 6 minutes, until the potatoes are barely tender. Add the tomatoes, okra, and lime juice. Simmer until all of the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and add more salt to taste.
• Sprinkle the stew with chopped peanuts. Top with a few sprigs of cilantro, if you like.
• Serve the stew on rice or with a fresh crusty bread

CARIBBEAN STYLE VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• In a saucepot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add red onion, garlic and ginger, stirring continuously so as not to burn. After 2 minutes add the curry paste, habanero and bay leaves until well incorporated. Add peppers and stir again cooking for 2 minutes. Add zucchini and squash and cook for another 2 minutes. The mixture should be well coated at this point. If it starts to burn, lower the heat and add a little water to stop the burning on the bottom of the pan. Add the coconut milk and cilantro. Salt and pepper to taste. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for at least a 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally.
• During the cooking process you can adjust the balance of moisture by adding water or coconut milk so the consistency stays stew like. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve over rice.

CHARQUICAN- CHILEAN STEW

Steps:

• First, fry meat in lard or oil with the onion, corn, chile peppers, salt and oregano.
• When the onion is soft, add the potatoes, vegetables and broth.
• Let simmer until the vegetables are cooked.
• Serve with a fried egg on top of each serving.

CHILEAN CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine chicken and onion. Add enough water to cover. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook, skimming as necessary, for 30 minutes.
• Add potatoes, rice, pumpkin, and corn, and additional water to cover, if necessary. Stir well to combine. Cover, and simmer until chicken, rice, and vegetables are almost tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Stir in beans, and simmer until tender, 7 to 10 minutes more. Stir in cilantro. Taste and adjust for seasoning.