Majorcan-Style Vegetable and Bread Stew Recipe

Name: Majorcan-Style Vegetable and Bread Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui), finely chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups coarsely chopped green cabbage (about 1/2 large head); 1 1/2 cups small cauliflower florets (about 1/4 small head); 2 large tomatoes, seeded, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika, preferably Spanish smoked paprika*; 3 14-ounce cans vegetable broth or low-salt chicken broth; 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach leaves; 8 4x3x1/2-inch slices country-style wheat bread; Oil-cured black olives; Sliced radishes

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui), finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups coarsely chopped green cabbage (about 1/2 large head)
1 1/2 cups small cauliflower florets (about 1/4 small head)
2 large tomatoes, seeded, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika, preferably Spanish smoked paprika*
3 14-ounce cans vegetable broth or low-salt chicken broth
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach leaves
8 4x3x1/2-inch slices country-style wheat bread
Oil-cured black olives
Sliced radishes

1
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large ovenproof pot over high heat.
2
Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; saute until golden and beginning to soften, about 7 minutes.
3
Stir in cabbage and cauliflower; saute 5 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes, parsley, thyme, and rosemary; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5
Simmer 5 minutes.
6
Add paprika and stir 30 seconds.
7
Add broth and bring to boil.
8
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
9
Stir in spinach; simmer uncovered 3 minutes.
10
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
12
Cool slightly.
13
Refrigerate until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.
14
Bring to simmer before continuing.)
15
Preheat oven to 450F.
16
Immerse 4 bread slices in broth in pot.
17
Place remaining 4 bread slices atop broth; press to submerge.
18
Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
19
Bake uncovered 10 minutes.
20
Serve stew from pot.
21
Pass olives and sliced radishes alongside.
22
Available from La Tienda (888-472-1022; tienda.com) or from The Spanish Table (206-682-2827; tablespan.com).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui), finely chopped, 1 large green bell pepper, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Majorcan-Style Vegetable and Bread Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Majorcan-Style Vegetable and Bread Stew

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