Andalusian Cabbage Stew Recipe

Name: Andalusian Cabbage Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 to 4 garlic cloves, to taste, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 small cabbage (about 1 1/2 pounds), cored and shredded or diced (about 6 cups); 1 small dried red chili pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes, with juice; Salt; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 to 4 garlic cloves, to taste, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 small cabbage (about 1 1/2 pounds), cored and shredded or diced (about 6 cups)
1 small dried red chili pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes, with juice
Salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
Freshly ground pepper

1
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, lidded skillet or Dutch oven.
2
Add the onion.
3
Cook, stirring often, until tender, about five minutes.
4
Add the garlic and bell pepper.
5
Cook, stirring, until the pepper has softened slightly and the pan is fragrant, about three minutes.
6
Add the cabbage.
7
Cook, stirring, until the cabbage has softened slightly and lost some of its volume, about five minutes.
8
Add the chili pepper, sugar, tomatoes, salt and paprika.
9
Raise the heat slightly, and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down slightly and the mixture smells fragrant, about 10 minutes.
10
Turn the heat to low, cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring often.
11
Add the vinegar and pepper, and taste and adjust salt.
12
Simmer another 10 minutes.
13
Serve with thick slices of country bread or with rice.
14
This will taste even better if you refrigerate it overnight and serve it the next day.

178

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 2 to 4 garlic cloves, to taste, minced, 1 red bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Andalusian Cabbage Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Andalusian Cabbage Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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