HEARTY BEAN STEW

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From Regina, Saskatchewan, Penny Giles writes, "A Canadian prairie winter can be bone-chilling. A bowl of this meatless stew over couscous, rice or with cornbread is all it takes to warm us up. It's hearty, tasty and-unbeknownst to your family-healthy, too!" stew can be served over rice (note to editors: this is not meatless because of the beef broth)

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
3 large carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1-1/4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender; add the garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, carrots, celery, broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Stir in the beans, tomato paste, chili powder and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 14g protein.