Zesty Pantry Potato Stew

Something I threw together today. TVP is available in health food stores (and in more and more supermarkets, these days).

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 132 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 cup salsa
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 1 onion, sliced
• ¼ cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 (15 ounce) cans sliced potatoes, drained
• ½ cup texturized vegetable protein (TVP)
• ¼ cup uncooked long-grain rice
• ⅛ cup dry sherry
• ⅛ cup Italian-style salad dressing

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl toss together carrots, TVP, rice and onion. Transfer to a deep, round casserole dish. Press mixture down evenly. Layer potatoes on top of carrot mixture.

Step 3

In a medium bowl combine salsa, sherry, salad dressing, water and cornstarch. Slowly pour over potatoes.

Step 4

Bake, covered, in preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove cover and sprinkle with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.

Step 5

Heat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and bake, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours. Cool slightly before serving.