Cookbook:African Cabbage Stew

African Cabbage Stew
Category	Stew recipes
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This is a delicious and nutritious stew. It is very easy to prepare and does not require any special skills, although preparing it can take a lot of time.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 2 medium-size onions, neatly chopped
• 4 medium-size garlic, minced
• 3 medium-size stalks celery, minced
• 1 medium-size cabbage, neatly cut
• 2 medium-size potatoes, neatly cut
• 3 medium-size carrots, neatly chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon cube
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1–2 cups water

Procedure

1. Heat the avocado oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the neatly chopped onions and cook until tender for about 2 minutes.
2. Stir in the garlic and celery and cook until fragrant.
3. Add the cabbage, potatoes, carrots, Italian seasonings, onion powder, garlic powder, bouillon cubes, smoked paprika, and water. Cover the saucepan and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
5. Check the seasonings and adjust where necessary.
6. Remove and serve warm with any complimentary dish of your choice.

Notes, tips, and variations

• For this recipe, you can purchase any type of cabbage, but the red cabbage is preferred because it adds a nice colour to the dish and pairs well with other vegetables.
• Make sure that the cabbage is fresh and free from any brown leaves or holes.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you would prefer to reheat, simply put the leftover in a saucepan over low heat and cook until warmed through. You can also reheat the leftover in the microwave.
• You can decide to add other ingredients that suites your taste to this recipe, such as cooked beans if you want some extra proteins.
• For a variety of ingredients you can use any type of vegetables while cooking such as kale leaves, mushrooms and spinach to boost the nutrients in the meal.
• If you are a spice lover you might want to include some curry powder, chilli pepper, cumin, fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme, and cayenne pepper.
• If you would like your vegetables to be more tender, you may decide to cook them for a longer period of time but don't overcook bit so that the vegetables will not lose their nutrients.
• You can boil some potatoes and mash them into the stew, which will help to thicken the stew.