Vegetable Stew
["1 medium onion, chopped", "1 (32 oz.) can plum tomatoes or 2 c. fresh tomatoes", "1/4 tsp. black or cayenne pepper", "2 c. potatoes, cut into 1-inch square pieces", "2 c. fresh or frozen green beans, sliced into 2-inch pieces", "4 Tbsp. water", "3/4 tsp. ground cumin", "2 c. carrots, cut in large chunks", "2 to 3 tsp. oil"]
["Simmer onion in oil and water until transparent.", "Add potatoes and carrots; simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.", "Add chopped tomatoes (save juice) and cumin.", "Cover; simmer for about 1 hour, checking to see if stew needs more liquid.", "If so, add the juice from can of tomatoes.", "If more liquid is still needed, you can add up to 3/4 cup of tomato juice.", "Add green beans; cook for 15 minutes more.", "Check seasoning.", "Add 1/4 teaspoon or more of pepper and more cumin, if desired.", "Serves 4."]
["onion", "tomatoes", "black", "potatoes", "green beans", "water", "ground cumin", "carrots", "oil"]