Nigerian Pumpkin Pork Stew

Description

serves 2-3

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon crushed dried basil leaves
• 2 lbs lean Pork tenderloins, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 15 ounces 100% pumpkin puree
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup rose extract or white Zinfandel wine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 lb green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cinnamon stick

Procedures

1. HEAT olive oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add Onion, garlic and basil; cook for 1 minute or until Onion is tender. Add Pork; cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add tomatoes with juice, pumpkin, broth, wine, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.

1. ADD potatoes, green beans and cinnamon stick. Cover; cook over low heat for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender. Remove cinnamon stick before serving