Kettle Stew

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Ingredients

1 cup Chopped onions

1 lrg Garlic clove, pressed

2 tablespoons Minced chilies

3 tablespoons Olive oil

1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon Ground cloves

4 smalls Potatoes, cubed

3 cups Drained canned tomatoes, chopped

2 cups Cut green beans

1 small Zucchini, sliced

2 cups Corn

1 tablespoon Cilantro

Salt

Preparation

In a stewpot, saute onion, garlic, chilies in the oil for 5 minutes. Add cinnamon, cloves, potatoes & cook for another 5 minutes, covered. Stir in tomatoes, green beans & cover & cook for 5 minutes more. Add the zucchini & corn. Simmer, covered on low heat till the vegetables are tender. If the stew seems too dry, add some tomato juice or water. Add cilantro & salt to taste. Serve with cornbread.