Weight Loss Recipes : Black Bean and Cabbage Stew

(makes 6 servings)

Ingredients:2 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)


1 white part of leek, chopped


1 large chopped onion


3 garlic cloves, crushed


1 tbsp paprika


2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme


1 ¼ lbs. chopped potatoes


14 oz. can black beans


3½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth


6 oz. shredded cabbage


Salt and pepper to taste


Preparation:Heat olive oil in a large-size saucepan. Add leek and onion and sauté for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and paprika and continue to sauté for about 2 minutes.


Add thyme, potatoes, black beans and vegetable broth, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are cooked through (about 10 minutes).


Add cabbage and season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.


Make 6 Servings:Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving(1/6 of recipe (570 g)): 425 Calories, 16 g Protein, 72 g carbohydrates, 14 g Dietary Fiber, 9 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 2 mg cholesterol, 983 mg sodium