Green Chile Stew - Vegan/Vegetarian Option

 

Green Chile Stew - Vegan/Vegetarian Option

Ingredients: 

1 can jackfruit/ or 12 oz frozen

1 cup chopped green chile

1 cup chopped can tomatoes

¼ diced onion

1 clove garlic, pressed

4 red potatoes diced into 1 inch cubes

3 carrots diced

1 medium zucchini diced into 1 inch cubes

4 cups vegetable broth

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 ½ teaspoon salt

cornstarch swirlie (1 tablespoon cornstarch & ¼ cup water)

Directions: 

Heat vegetable oil in a medium to large pan. Add onion and cook for about 2 minutes then add garlic and cook until fragrant. Next add jackfruit and cook for 5 minutes. Mix in potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, green chile and broth. Bring up to a boil. Once boiling add salt, cover and cook until potatoes have softened and you can stick a fork through them. Now add the zucchini and cornstarch swirlie and cook for an additional 5 minutes. The broth will thicken. It is ready to serve. You can meal prep the stew for the week, or freezed it for up to a month. Enjoy!