Potato Cannellini & Cabbage in a Mustard Dill Stew

I'm crazy about Mustard & Dill. I am constantly trying to use my favorite flavor combinations in new ways. I was so happy with how this turned out.

3 small Russets, diced small
1 yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 c cooked Cannellini beans, reserve cooking liquid *
1/2 small head green cabbage, thinly sliced
6 large crimini mushrooms, quarter
1 very large roasted tomato or 1 can roasted toms
1 1/2 c veg broth**
1/2 c veg milk***
2 T mustard (to taste)
1 T dry dill or 2 T fresh

Feel free to omit the tomato as it is out of season.. we have some gorgeous local greenhouse tomatoes so I could not resist.

Start by small dicing the potatoes and cooking them over med-high heat in a bit of oil and salt until crisp and brown. Set aside

If you are going to roast your tomatoes yourself, set your oven to 325, slice the tomato into sixths toss in oil and salt and place in oven on cooking sheet. After a half hour or so, the tomato will start to deflate, the flavor will intensify, and you can easily peel the skin off. Set aside.

In the same pan you cooked the potato.. saute the diced onion with garlic and salt. Cook for a few minutes, then add the cabbage, bean cooking liquid, milk and veg broth. Bring to a simmer, add the tomato, mushrooms, dill and mustard. Season to taste.

*soak 1/2 c beans in water over night. Drain & rinse the beans. Cook the beans in a 3-1 water-bean ratio. (I always toss a bit of kombu in the pot to add mineral content and aid digestion)

** Keep onions, carrots and celery on hand for making broths quickly. If you arent making broths often, you can always juice any excess carrots & celery. To make a delicious quick broth heat a bit of oil, dice the onion, carrot celery and add them to the pot. Cook for several minutes with a bay leaf, salt & a couple of peppercorns. Once the vegetables are good and soft add water to cover. Cook for at least 30min. You have broth!

***I stopped buying milks at the store several months ago. Instead I buy cashews. Soak the nuts for an hour, then blend 1part cashew with 3 parts water, strain, and voila you have 3 cups of creamy, healthy, delicious milk!