Nigerian Pumpkin Pork Stew

Description
serves 2-3

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 1 medium onion, finely chopped
 * 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
 * 1 tablespoon crushed dried basil leaves
 * 2 lbs lean pork tenderloins, cut into 1-inch pieces
 * 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
 * 15 ounces 100% pumpkin puree
 * 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
 * 1/2 cup rose extract or white zinfandel wine
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
 * 1/2 lb green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
 * 1 cinnamon stick

Directions

 * 1) HEAT olive oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and basil; cook for 1 minute or until onion is tender. Add pork; cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add tomatoes with juice, pumpkin, broth, wine, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.


 * 1) ADD potatoes, green beans and cinnamon stick. Cover; cook over low heat for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender. Remove cinnamon stick before serving