Pumpkin Pork Stew I

Description
Hearty and savory, pumpkin gives this soup a distinctly African tone. The addition of tomato, potato and green beans makes this pork dish a complete meal.
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: www.verybestbaking.com
 * Preparation: 15 minutes | Cooking: 1 Hour 20 minutes
 * Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

 * 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 * 1 medium onion, finely chopped
 * 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
 * 1 tbsp crushed dried basil leaves
 * 2 pounds lean pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
 * 1 can (28 oz) recipe-ready diced tomatoes, undrained
 * 1 can (15 oz) Libby's 100% pure pumpkin
 * 1 can (14½ fluid oz) reduced-sodium chicken broth
 * ½ cup rose or White Zinfandel wine
 * ½ tsp salt (optional)
 * ¼ tsp ground black pepper
 * 4 medium white rose potatoes, peeled and cubed
 * 2 cups (about 8 oz) green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
 * 1 cinnamon stick

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
 * 2) Add onion,garlic and basil; cook for 1 minute or until onion is tender.
 * 3) Add pork; cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned.
 * 4) Add tomatoes with juice, pumpkin, broth, wine, salt and pepper.
 * 5) Bring to a boil.
 * 6) Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
 * 7) Add potatoes, green beans and cinnamon stick.
 * 8) Cover; cook over low heat for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender.
 * 9) Remove cinnamon stick before serving.

Nutritional information
Per serving:
 * 310 calories | 70 calories from fat | 8g total fat | 2g saturated fat | 100 mg cholesterol | 410 mg sodium | 20g carbs | 7g dietary fiber | 9g sugars | 36g protein