• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1/2 lb. canned garbanzo beans
• 2 parsnips, cut into thin slices
• 2 zucchini, cut into small chunks
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into small chunks
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 jalapeño pepper, diced
• 2 Tbs. golden raisins or black raisins
• 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric, or curry powder
• 1/8 tsp. cumin powder

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.

Serving suggestion: serve over rice or couscous.

Per serving: calories 225, fat 1.8g, 7% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 6.3g, carbohydrates 49.4g, fiber 10.0g, sugar 16.6g, sodium 242mg, diet points 3.1.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 4.5, Fruit: 0.3, Bread: 1.3, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.2, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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