Savory Vegan Cabbage Stew - A Liberian Recipe

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth can be lower in sodium and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili can provide a similar heat with a different flavor.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can mimic some of the aromatic qualities.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced carrots and bell peppers; cook for another 5 minutes.

Add chopped cabbage and diced potatoes; mix well to combine.

Pour in vegetable broth and add diced tomatoes; stir to combine.

Season with thyme, bay leaves, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Stir occasionally, ensuring the vegetables are tender.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and garnish with chopped parsley.

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