Tunisian Vegetable Stew

Name: Tunisian Vegetable Stew
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tunisian & Sahel
Ingredients: 1.5 cup thinly sliced onions; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cup thinly sliced cabbage; salt; 1 large green bell pepper; 2 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.125 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 can tomatoes (28 ounce); 1 can chickpeas (16 ounce); 0.333 cup currants; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; grated feta cheese

Chickpeas, cabbage and green bell pepper come together in this stew, fragrant with turmeric and cinnamon and simmered on the stove.

1 hr 5 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 40 min · Cook 25 min · 65 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and saute the onions for 5 minutes or until softened.
5 min
2
Add the cabbage and salt to taste; saute at least 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in the bell pepper, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne; stir and saute for 1 minute or so.
3
Add in the tomatoes, chick peas, and currants/raisins; stir to combine and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until vegetables are just tender.
15 min
4
Add lemon juice and salt to taste; stir. Ladle hot soup into individual soup bowls; sprinkle feta cheese on top.