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Vegetable Ragoût

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Comfort food at its healthiest. Serve this colorful one-dish meal over couscous or rice. Garnish with fresh basil.

Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red or yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 large carrots, thinly sliced
1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup artichoke hearts (4 hearts or a small jar) in brine, drained and quartered
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon leaves (about 5 sprigs) or 1 tsp dried tarragon
3/4 cup tomato juice (or vegetable broth)
1 cup shredded baby spinach leaves

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick pan. Add onion, pepper, celery, carrots, and beans. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender yet crisp, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, peas, artichokes, garlic, and tarragon and cook 2 minutes longer. Add tomato juice and bring to a simmer. Add spinach and simmer 1 minute longer. Season with salt to taste. Serve over couscous or rice, if desired.

Nutrition Per Serving

Nutritional analysis per serving (ragout only): 235 calories
12 g fat
243% vitamin A
167% vitamin C
8% calcium
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
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