Southwest Ragout
- 1 large red potato, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium size green or red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 or 3 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can Mexican style stewed tomatoes
- 1 (12 oz.) can corn, drained
- 1 (15 to 16 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro
- Cook potato in small pot of boiling salted water until almost tender (about 8 to 10 minutes).
- Drain and reserve.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy, large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add pepper and saute 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and stir 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes with juices, corn, beans, cilantro and the reserved potato.
- Simmer until potato is very tender and liquids are thick, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Great as a meatless main dish or with steak, chicken, fish.
- This recipe is easily doubled.
red potato, olive oil, red pepper, garlic, tomatoes, corn, black beans, fresh cilantro
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=396813 (may not work)