Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs. canola oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 8 oz. white mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
  • 2 cups vegetable stock, canned broth or water
  • 14-oz. can stewed tomatoes
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 large green plantain, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1 large boiling potato, peeled and diced
  • 2 Tbs. minced fresh parsley
  • 1 Tbs. chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Method

  • In large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, mushrooms and jalapenos and cook, stirring often, until vegetables begin to soften, about 7 minutes.
  • Stir in vegetable stock, stewed tomatoes, carrots, plantain, potato and seasonings and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until potato and carrots are tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Serve hot.