Jamaican Red Bean Stew

Quick and Easy Vegetarian Slow Cooker or Crockpot Recipe

As with most of the vegan recipes in Quick Fix Vegetarian, you can prepare this easy slow cooker recipe in under half an hour. Start it in the crockpot in the morning and eat it for supper. Serve over rice or couscous, with crusty artisan bread or salad.

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups sliced baby carrots
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 1 sweet potato, diced
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatores, drained
• 2 tsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 (16 oz) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed*
• 1 (14 oz) can unsweetened light coconut milk
• 1 cup vegetable broth

Instructions:

1. Pour the oil into a 4-quart slow cooker and set the cooker on high
2. Add the garlic and put the lid on the cooker while you prepare the rest of the ingredients
3. To the cooker, add the carrots, scallions, sweet potato, and tomatoes
4. Stir in the curry powder, thyme, red pepper flakes, allspice, and salt and pepper to taste
5. Add the beans, coconut milk, and broth
6. Reduce heat, cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours