Whether you celebrate or not, why not try this hearty vegetable stew and start a little Kwanzaa tradition of your own?  And after all that pie over the past couple of days, your body will welcome a serving or two of hearty veggies.

Kwanzaa Vegetarian Stew

What you will need:

4 small kohlrabies, peeled and cut into chunks (parsnips may be substituted, if desired)
2 medium carrots sliced
1 large onion, chopped                  
1 - 16 oz can stewed tomatoes              
1/4 cup raisins, golden
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks      
2 zucchini, sliced thick
1 Tbl salt
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp cardamom
3 cups water

What to do:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

2. Serve with couscous separately, if desired.

Happy Kwanzaa!