Sweet Potato Stew

Delicious and filling stew, perfect for a cold winter evening that's low cal and low fat.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 2 tsps leaves oregano
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 medium green peppers
• 1 lb carrots
• 1/2 lb sweet potato
• 15 oz crushed tomato
• 14 1/2 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 tbsps cocoa
• 1/3 cup whole cranberries
• 2 cups water

Directions

1. Heat oil in very large saucepan.
2. Add garlic and onions and stir for 2 minutes.
3. .Add spices and stir for another minute.
4. Shred carrots. Cut sweet potatoes into chunks. Dice green peppers
5. Add the vegetables, except for the tomatoes, and stir 1 minute.
6. Add diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, cocoa and cranberries.
7. Add water, bring to a boil, cover and let simmer for an hour, stirring occasionally.
8. For the last 15 minutes take off the cover. Enjoy!