Vegan Moroccan Plantain Stew

http://thelatinkitchen.com/r/recipe/vegan-moroccan-plantain-stew

Recipe submitted by The College of New Jersey Dining Services |

Prep Time 30 Mins

Cook Time 60 Mins

Total Time 90 Mins

Servings -

This winter, warm up with this hearty and healthy Vegan Moroccan Plantain Stew, made with sweet plantains and spiced with hints of orange, cinnamon, and cardamom.

INGREDIENTS

1
teaspoon
cardamom
2
teaspoons
cumin
1
teaspoon
paprika
2
teaspoons
coriander
1/2
teaspoon
ground clove
1/2
teaspoon
ground turmeric
1
teaspoon
cinnamon
2
yellow plantains, quartered and diced
1/2
red onion, diced small
1
medium bell pepper, diced small
1
tablespoon
fresh garlic, chopped
2
carrots, peeled, halved and sliced
*
zest of 1 orange
4
bay leaves
3
sprigs of thyme
2
cups
orange juice
3 1/2
cups
whole peeled tomatoes, hand crushed
1/2
cup
drained Manzanilla olives, pitted
DIRECTIONS
In a small saute pan toast cardamom, cumin, coriander, paprika, clove, turmeric, and cinnamon (about 2 minutes).
In a separate deep pan sear plantain until golden brown, reserve for later.
In a pan over medium heat, sweat down onions, pepper, garlic, and carrots. Add toasted spice mixture.
Add zest, bay leaves, thyme, and orange juice reduce for 10 minutes.
Add hand crushed tomatoes and olives simmer on low heat, covered for 30 minutes.. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Add plantains, simmer for 10 minutes, and serve.