White Bean and Cabbage Stew

Sass Muffin

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1 c finely chopped onion
2 carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 large rib celery -- halved and sliced
1 t caraway seed
2 c chopped green cabbage
2 c water
1/4 ts salt
1 T brown sugar
16 oz canned tomatoes -- with juice
15 oz canned white kidney beans -- drained and rinsed
1 T cider vinegar
1/4 c chopped fresh parsley


Saute onion for 3 minutes in a large saucepan coated lightly with cooking spray. Add carrot and celery; saute 3 minutes. Add caraway and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in cabbage, water, and sugar. Simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with their juice, breaking them up. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Add beans and vinegar. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes until heated through. Stir in parsley. Serve with plain yogurt or sour cream.

Makes 4 generous servings.
 

FryBoy

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If you like it with meat, try this version, a favorite in our house:

HERBED CABBAGE & BEAN STEW WITH MEATBALLS

Meatballs:

1½ pounds ground beef
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
¼ cup catsup
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Stew:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, pressed or chopped
1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups sliced carrots
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon thyme, crumbled
½ teaspoon marjoram, crumbled
½ cup red wine
4 cups shredded cabbage
1 16-ounce can kidney beans, drained
1 teaspoon caraway seeds

Directions:

1. Combine ground beef, beaten eggs, fresh bread crumbs, catsup, garlic powder, salt & pepper.

2. Form meat mixture into about 24 golf-ball-sized meatballs and place on foil-covered rimmed baking pan.

3. Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes or until well browned.

4. While meatballs are browning, saute onion in olive oil a large (5- to 8-quart) covered pot until translucent.

5. Add garlic and saute for additional minute.

6. Add tomatoes, sugar, carrots, bay leaf, thyme, marjoram, & wine; bring to boil and simmer 10 minutes.

7. Add browned meatballs, cabbage, beans, and caraway seeds; mix gently; add ½ cup water if needed.

8. Return stew to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour or until carrots are tender.

Makes 4 generous servings.
 
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