A Friendly Stew

A good friend of mine sent me this fantastic Red Bean Stew recipe - and a great picture of it to post.  Enjoy this hearty recipe on a cold day.

Red Bean Stew

Serves 4

1 teaspoon canola oil

2/3 cup chopped red onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup water

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 tablespoon snipped cilantro

1 teaspoon snipped fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried

1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning

1 (15-ounce) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

2 cups hot cooked brown rice

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.  Add red onion and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes or until onion is tender.  Carefully add water, tomato paste, snipped cilantro, oregano and adobo seasoning.  Stir in beans.  Bring to boiling; reduce heat.  Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until soup is slightly thickened, mashing beans slightly while stirring.

Serve stew with rice.  If desired, garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Per serving:  220 calories; 2 g fat; 427 mg sodium; 44 g carbs; 8 g fiber 11 g protein