VEGETABLE STEW / HOW TO MAKE VEGETABLE STEW

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + vegetable bouillon

Homemade broth is lower in sodium and more flavorful.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a vibrant flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and sweetness.

Cook turkey in a saucepan with oil until browned, about 10 minutes.

Remove the turkey and blend onion, garlic, habanero pepper, and green pepper with half a cup of water.

Add blended mixture to the saucepan, stir in tomato paste and tomato puree, and add the stock from the meat.

Cover and let it cook for about 30 minutes, checking occasionally to prevent burning.

After 30 minutes, stir and let it cook for another 15 minutes until the sauce reduces.

Add spices, seasoning, and salt, then return the cooked turkey to the pot.

Add in the vegetables and stir, then cover and let it cook for about 3 minutes.

Add chopped onions for crunchiness, stir, and cover again to cook for another 10 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

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