Vegetarian Green Chile Stew

Ingredients and Weight:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 (15-ounce) cans corn, drained
• 2 roasted green chiles, peeled, seeded, and diced (about 1 cup)
• 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

60 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven or pot.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the black beans, corn, green chiles, tomato sauce, cumin, coriander, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the flavors have blended, about 1 hour.

Nutritional Information:

Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 250 Fat: 5g Carbohydrates: 45g Protein: 15g

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and comforting stew
• Vegetarian-friendly
• Packed with the flavors of Southwest cuisine
• Easy to prepare and suitable for large gatherings

User Comments:

• "This stew is incredibly delicious and satisfying. The roasted green chiles add a wonderful depth of flavor."
• "I'm not usually a vegetarian, but I loved this stew. It's so flavorful and filling."
• "This is a great meal for a cold day. It's warm and comforting, and I love the spice level."
• "I made this stew for my family and it was a huge hit! Everyone enjoyed the combination of flavors and the tender vegetables."
• "This stew is perfect for a crowd. It's easy to double or triple the recipe and it's always a crowd-pleaser."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have roasted green chiles, you can use canned green chiles instead.
• Adjust the spice level to your taste by adding more or less cumin and coriander.
• Serve with cornbread or tortilla chips for a complete meal.