28 ounce canned tomatoes whole with liquid peeled chopped canned
1 chayote squash diced
0.5 pound collard greens chopped
0.3 teaspoon dill weed dried to taste
1 tablespoon cilantro leaves fresh chopped to taste
2 cloves garlic crushed
0.3 teaspoon ground cumin to taste
0.3 teaspoon ground ginger to taste
10 ounce okra frozen
6 ounce tomato paste canned
6 servings water
Equipment
bowl
sauce pan
pot
Directions
Bring brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
Place collard greens and 2 peeled whole garlic cloves in a pot; add enough water to cover. Boil until collards are tender, about 15 minutes.
Drain.
Combine okra, tomatoes, chayote squash, and 2 crushed garlic cloves in a separate large pot; bring to a boil and cook until okra has thawed, about 5 minutes. Reduce to a simmer; season with ground ginger, dill weed, ground cumin, and cilantro to taste.
Add collard greens; simmer until flavors have blended, at least 40 minutes (1 hour for best flavor).
Mash kidney beans together with tomato paste in a bowl; add to the stew. Stir in cooked rice and mix well.
Add a spoonful of flour to thicken, if desired. Adjust seasonings to taste.
