Lemon Grass Vegetable Stew

Name: Lemon Grass Vegetable Stew
Ingredients: 2 small stalks chopped peeled fresh lemon grass; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 1 pound); 2 large baking potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 1 pound); 3 large carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps; 3 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup water; 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed; 1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

16 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 small stalks chopped peeled fresh lemon grass
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 1 pound)
2 large baking potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 1 pound)
3 large carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1

Remove and discard tough outer leaves of lemon grass, saving about a 3-inch section of tender white root. Slice root in half lengthwise. Lightly crush lemon grass, using the side of a knife.
2

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over mediumhigh heat. Add lemon grass and onion; saute 3 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, turmeric, ginger, and red pepper. Saute 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add sweet potato, baking potato, carrot, and mushrooms. Saute 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned. Stir in broth and water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 23 to 25 minutes or until potato and carrot are tender.
3

Remove lemon grass. Stir in peas, coconut milk, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes or until peas are thoroughly heated. Stir in cilantro.