ZESTY PANTRY POTATO STEW

Zesty Pantry Potato Stew image

Something I threw together today. TVP is available in health food stores (and in more and more supermarkets, these days).

Provided by Rachel K.

Categories Everyday Cooking Vegetarian Protein TVP

Time 2h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups chopped carrots
½ cup texturized vegetable protein (TVP)
¼ cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 onion, sliced
2 (15 ounce) cans sliced potatoes, drained
1 cup salsa
⅛ cup dry sherry
⅛ cup Italian-style salad dressing
2 cups water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
In a large bowl toss together carrots, TVP, rice and onion. Transfer to a deep, round casserole dish. Press mixture down evenly. Layer potatoes on top of carrot mixture.
In a medium bowl combine salsa, sherry, salad dressing, water and cornstarch. Slowly pour over potatoes.
Bake, covered, in preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove cover and sprinkle with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Heat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and bake, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 5.5 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 494.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g