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                 SPLIT PEA STEW WITH CHUNKY VEGETABLES

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian                       Main dish
               Stews

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1 1/2   c            Yellow split peas, dry
  6       c             -- water
  2                    Plum tomatoes OR
  1       md           Tomato -- chopped
  2                    Garlic cloves -- chopped
    1/4   c            Parsley -- chopped
  1       t            Dill weed, dried OR
  1       tb           Dill, fresh -- chopped
  2       c            Sweet potatoes -- peeled,cubed
  2       c            Broccoli florets, small
                       Chopped parsley for garnish

  soak peas in 4 cups water for 4 hours or longer. In a
 medium saucepan, bring peas and soaking water to a
 boil. Add tomatoes. Simmer, covered, until peas
 arevery soft, 20 to 25 minutes. In a blender or food
 processor, puree 2 cups of pea mixtureuntil smooth,
 adding a little extra water if necessry. Return pureed
 peas to the saucepan. Cover and keep warm.

  In a large, deep pot, combine onion, garlic, parsley,
 dill, sweet potatoes and remaining 2 cups water. Bring
 to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 6 to 7 minutes. Ad
 broccoli and simmer another 6 to 8 minutes, or until
 broccoli is tneder but still crunchy. Add pea mixture,
 reduce heat to low, cover and cook gently until just
 heated through. Serve garnished with parsley. Serves 4.

  Per serving: 271 cal; 16 g prot; 1 g fat; 54 g carb;
 0 chol; 38 mg sod; vegan

  Source: Vegetarian Times, Jan 92/MM by DEEANNE



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