Beans and Artichokes

4 cups water, chicken or vegetable stock
2 medium onions
2 tablespoons olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon sweet paprika
4 medium red or white potatoes cut into ½ inch cubes (about 4 cups)

1 sprig fresh rosemary (1 teaspoon ground dried)
5 leaves fresh sage (½ teaspoon dried)

½ cup puréed winter squash or sweet potatoes [see NOTE below]
3 cups drained & cooked chick peas (two 15 ounce cans)

1½ cups drained & quartered artichoke hearts (14 ounce can)
salt & ground black pepper to taste

lemon wedges (optional)
grated Pecorino or Parmesan cheese (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

In a saucepan, bring the water or vegetable stock to a simmer. While the water heats, sauté the onions and garlic in the oil for about 8 minutes, until soft. Stir the turmeric and paprika into the onions and sauté for a minute. Add the potatoes, rosemary, sage, and the simmering water or stock. Cook for about 12 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Stir in the puréed squash or sweet potatoes, and add the drained chick peas and artichoke hearts. Remove the rosemary sprig, add salt and pepper to taste, and return to a simmer.

*** Use 2 jars of Level 2 baby food for the pureed squash or pumpkin. ***

Serve with lemon wedges and top with Pecorino or Parmesan cheese, if you wish.

Per 8 oz. Serving: 157 calories, 4.6g protein, 29.2 g carbohydrate, 171 mg sodium 0 mg. Cholesterol.

SOURCE: Moosewood Cooks at Home.

NOTES:

1. Once my girls stopped eating baby food, I dropped the pumpkin and squash from the recipe.

2. If you use chicken or even beef stock instead of water, this will be more filling and less likely to provoke complaints to those accustomed to meat with their meals.

3. We prefer Feta to parmasan with this.

4, I think this stew tastes better after it sits in the refrigerator for at least a day.

5. I often make this in the morning on those days when I will be too busy to make dinner then leave it on the stove.

6. A WARNING: My wife also calls this "Yellow Stew." Be advised that the liquid will stain clothes and some plastics. Immediate application of stain remover has so far prevented permanent stains.