Cabbage stew with lentils and tomato | Nordmad
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Cabbage stew with lentils and tomato | Nordmad

A warm, filling cabbage stew with red lentils, tomato, spices and a mild heat. Simple weekday cooking with depth.

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35 min total
4 servings
Easy

Ingredients

servings
  • 400 g white cabbage or pointed cabbage, shredded
  • 2 stk carrots, diced
  • 1 stk onion, chopped
  • 2 fed garlic
  • 150 g red lentils (dry)
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes (canned)
  • 1 spsk tomato paste
  • 700 ml vegetable broth
  • 1 spsk olive oil
  • 1 tsk smoked paprika
  • 1 tsk thyme, dried
  • 1 tsk salt
  • 1 knsp pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sauté the vegetables

    1. Heat the oil and sauté onion, garlic and carrots.
    2. The onion should turn soft and lightly golden.
    4 min
    Medium heat
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  2. 2

    Add cabbage and spices

    1. Add the shredded cabbage, paprika and thyme to the pot.
    2. Toss well so the spices are evenly distributed.
    3 min
    Medium heat
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  3. 3

    Add tomato and lentils

    1. Stir in the tomato paste, then add chopped tomatoes and red lentils.
    2. Tomato paste stirred into the pot gives deeper flavor.
    2 min
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  4. 4

    Simmer the stew

    1. Pour in the broth and let the stew simmer until the lentils are tender.
    2. Stir now and then so the lentils do not stick to the bottom.
    15 min
    Medium heat
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  5. 5

    Season

    1. Season with salt, pepper and a little extra paprika if you like.
    2. The stew can be thick, warm and full.
    1 min
    Spoon

Details

Nutrition

Calories

240kcal

Protein

10g

Fat

6g

Carbs

32g

Serving Size

350g

Serving

Suggestions

  • Top with fresh parsley
  • Serve with toasted rye bread

Drink Pairings

  • Alkoholfri: Ice water with lemon
  • Alkoholfri: Mild mint or herbal tea

Side Pairings

  • Rye bread
  • Flatbread

Dessert Pairings

  • Apple cake

Storage

Fresh

  • Duration: 4 days
  • Temperature: 4°C
  • Method: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze in portions for up to 3 months. Reheat over medium heat with a little water if needed.

Frozen

  • Duration: 3 months
  • Temperature: -18°C

Tips

Preparation

  • Shred the cabbage finely for a shorter cook.
  • Rinse the lentils thoroughly before using.

Cooking

  • Stir regularly so the lentils do not stick.
  • Add more broth if the stew becomes too thick.

Serving

  • Top with a little fresh thyme.
  • Serve with toasted rye bread for more substance.

Variations

Flavor

  • chili
  • curry

Health

  • less oil
  • more vegetables

Method

  • pressure cooker
  • simmered

Toppings

  • fresh parsley
  • toasted seeds

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Nordmad

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Nordisk hverdagsmad med ro, varme og sæsonens råvarer.