Cookbook:African Cabbage Stew

This is a delicious and nutritious stew. It is very easy to prepare and does not require any special skills, although preparing it can take a lot of time.

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons avocado oil
 * 2 medium-size onions, neatly chopped
 * 4 medium-size garlic, minced
 * 3 medium-size stalks celery, minced
 * 1 medium-size cabbage, neatly cut
 * 2 medium-size potatoes, neatly cut
 * 3 medium-size carrots, neatly chopped
 * 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
 * 2 teaspoons onion powder
 * 2 teaspoons garlic powder
 * 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon cube
 * 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
 * 1–2 cups water

Procedure

 * 1) Heat the avocado oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the neatly chopped onions and cook until tender for about 2 minutes.
 * 2) Stir in the garlic and celery and cook until fragrant.
 * 3) Add the cabbage, potatoes, carrots, Italian seasonings, onion powder, garlic powder, bouillon cubes, smoked paprika, and water. Cover the saucepan and bring to a boil.
 * 4) Reduce the heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
 * 5) Check the seasonings and adjust where necessary.
 * 6) Remove and serve warm with any complimentary dish of your choice.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * For this recipe, you can purchase any type of cabbage, but the red cabbage is preferred because it adds a nice colour to the dish and pairs well with other vegetables.
 * Make sure that the cabbage is fresh and free from any brown leaves or holes.
 * Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you would prefer to reheat, simply put the leftover in a saucepan over low heat and cook until warmed through. You can also reheat the leftover in the microwave.
 * You can decide to add other ingredients that suites your taste to this recipe, such as cooked beans if you want some extra proteins.
 * For a variety of ingredients you can use any type of vegetables while cooking such as kale leaves, mushrooms and spinach to boost the nutrients in the meal.
 * If you are a spice lover you might want to include some curry powder, chilli pepper, cumin, fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme, and cayenne pepper.
 * If you would like your vegetables to be more tender, you may decide to cook them for a longer period of time but don't overcook bit so that the vegetables will not lose their nutrients.
 * You can boil some potatoes and mash them into the stew, which will help to thicken the stew.