Moroccan Stew

I got this recipe from the internet, and the person who posted it got it from one of the Moosewood cookbooks. I tried it for the first time a couple weeks ago, and I have to say, it was pretty delicious. Also, I didn't have any saffron. I made a half recipe and it still fed me for 4 meals.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 cups cubed potatoes
• 1 cup chopped green beans
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups cubed fresh tomatoes
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 13 ounces can artichoke hearts, drained and halved (reserve the brine)
• 1/2 cup pitted black olives, halved
• 1 pinch saffron
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. Saute the onions and garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent.
2. Add the thyme, potatoes, green beans, bell pepper, and tomatoes and cook on medium-high heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the vegetable stock and the artichoke brine and simmer, covered until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
4. Stir in the halved artichoke hearts, the black olives and a pinch of saffron.
5. Continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
6. Add the lemon juice, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 4-6

Let me know what you think!