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Tomato Bredie

A comforting South African-style stew with tomatoes, cabbage, and onion, finished with a swirl of yogurt and fresh parsley. Simple, hearty, and perfect for a cozy dinner.

Total time
45 min
Servings
4
Calories
180
Protein
5g
Tomato Bredie
comfortingSouth Africanvegetariangluten-freevegetariansoftcreamyweeknight

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large, sliced onion
  • 4 cups, chopped cabbage
  • 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • ¼ cup, chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 sliced onion and cook until soft and golden, about 8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in 4 cups chopped cabbage and 1 tsp ground cumin. Cook for 5 minutes, until cabbage begins to wilt.

  3. 3

    Add 28 oz canned diced tomatoes and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.

  4. 4

    Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes, until cabbage is tender and flavors meld, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat. Stir in 0.5 cup plain yogurt until creamy, then top with 0.25 cup chopped parsley.

  6. 6

    Serve hot, with extra yogurt if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • wooden spoon
  • knife
  • cutting board

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