Levant style Vegtable stew يخنة الخضار

6 cloves garlic1/2cup chopped cilantro
1 bag of California blend frozen vegetables (Carrots,cauliflower,broccoli)
1 can red beans
3 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups water
salt or 2 bullion cubes
1/4 teaspoon allspice
3 tablespoons oil

How2:

In a pot add oil,onions cilantro and garlic on a med-low heat saute until onions are slightly soft.The fragrance of the garlic and cilantro will come out and fill the kitchen.
Add bullion cubes, followed by water.
bring up to boil then add spices, mixed vegetables,and tomato paste.
Cook about 30mins until sauce thickens slightly, towards the end strain and add beans to the pot.
Taste to adjust any spices or salt.
A great time is to save some of the garlic cilantro mixture aside from the first step and add it in the end to refresh the flavor.

Serve up as is or with some rice.

ENJOY!