Simple Cabbage and Tomato Stew
Delicious and easy dish from the Bulgarian national cuisine – vegan cabbage with tomatoes. And you’ll need only a few products for the preparation of this superb dish.
Servings 2 portions
Ingredients
- 1 cabbage about 1 kg
- 1 onion small
- 1 can of tomatoes or 2-3 fresh tomatoes
- 4-5 tbs cooking oil
- 2 pieces of bay leaf
- 1 tbs paprika
- 1/2 lemon freshly squeezed (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cut the onion, then let it cook in the vegetable oil on medium heat for about 2-3 minutes.
- Cut and add the cabbage in stages and let it simmer under a lid.
- Add the tomatoes and water. Season with salt and paprika, then add the bay leaves. Let it simmer for about 40 minutes to 1 hour.
- When the cabbage softens, season with black pepper. If the tomatoes aren't sour enough, add some lemon juice.