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Reprinted with permission from William Harris, M.D..
Newsletter: Volume 5, Issue 4, December 1994
By Marcia Deutch
Root Stew
Serving size: 8
An easy, hearty old-fashioned stew. Earthy root vegetables make a warming winter meal.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup water
- 8 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root, minced
- 1/4 cup tamari
- 2 tablespoons brown rice syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 pinch black pepper, optional
- 4 potatoes, cubed
- 3 carrots, cut in 1-inch chunks
- 2 yams or sweet potatoes, cubed
- 2 turnips, cubed
- 2 onions, sliced
- 1 bunch greens, (turnip, collard or kale), chopped
Directions
Choose a large, heavy pot with a tight
fitting lid. Heat the water and sauté the garlic and ginger adding more water if
necessary. Stir in the tamari, rice syrup, lemon juice, and pepper. Add the
vegetables and stir lightly to coat with the sauce. Cover and simmer for 45
minutes over low flame until tender.