Black Bean and Cabbage Stew

(makes 6 servings)

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)
  
• 1 white part of leek, chopped
  
• 1 large chopped onion
  
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  
• 1 tbsp paprika
  
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  
• 1 ¼ lbs. chopped potatoes
  
• 14 oz. can black beans
  
• 3½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  
• 6 oz. shredded cabbage
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  

Preparation:

• Heat olive oil in a large-size saucepan. Add leek and onion and sauté for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and paprika and continue to sauté for about 2 minutes.
  
• Add thyme, potatoes, black beans and vegetable broth, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are cooked through (about 10 minutes).
  
• Add cabbage and season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  

Make 6 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving(1/6 of recipe (570 g)): 425 Calories, 16 g Protein, 72 g carbohydrates, 14 g Dietary Fiber, 9 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 2 mg cholesterol, 983 mg sodium