Ethiopian Cabbage – A healthy combination of carrots, potatoes, green pepper infused with earthy spices. Delicious vegan recipe.
Eating healthy vegan meals doesn’t always mean you have to sacrifice flavor. This is one of those recipes that truly is flavorful with earthy spices.
We often cooked cabbage carrots stew at home with meat or fish never crossed my mind, of braising it without protein. So when I found this Ethiopian Stewed cabbage, I was immediately smitten that whatever I was looking for, quickly disappeared -I had to give it a try, adding more ingredients to make it tasty.
I very seldom eat cabbage in restaurants. You know why? because it is a vegetable that is so easily ruined with over cooking-giving off a distinct smell and taste. In my humble opinion, I think cabbage is best cooked briefly.
In this recipe, cabbage is paired with carrots, onions, potatoes and a variety of bold spices- cumin, curry, garlic and cayenne pepper for some heat. You may add or subtract any spice for personal preference.
If you are up for it enjoy with this Ethiopian Chicken Stew Here
Enjoy!
Originally published in November 2013, updated with fresh new photos
How To Make Ethiopian Cabbage
Watch How To Make It
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Ethiopian Cabbage
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive or canola oil
- 2- cups carrots sliced about 4 medium carrots
- 1- medium onion chopped
- 2-3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon curry powder or turmeric
- 1- teaspoon cumin
- 1 1/2 - teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 large tomato diced
- 1- pound potatoes cut in chunks
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 8 cups chopped cabbage about ½ cabbage head
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
- • Add onions, give it a minute or two then add, carrots, potatoes and tomatoes.
- • Stir in all the spices; garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, curry, white pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- • Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burns.
- • Pour in about 1 cup water to the saucepan , you may have to add more if needed. Continue to simmer for about 10-15minutes until the potatoes is almost tender.
- • Finally add cabbage and green pepper, stir Continue cooking for about 5 minutes.
- • Adjust for seasonings. Serve warm
Sami says
This was really good. Nice and healthy gluten free and veggies !! (Health). I like others didn’t have curry or tumeric (on shopping list ) I just used gd ginger. I love it it is something different rather than same things. Also I didn’t use tomatoes (health) or reg potatoes I just used a few big sweet potatoes. Will make again! Also didn’t have onion so just used little bit of onion powder.
ImmaculateBites says
Awesome . Thanks for the feedback. So happy to hear it worked out well for you.
Dwayneca Baldwin says
I just made a big pot of this tonight because stew is perfect for cold weather and I modified it slightly instead of turmeric I replaced with sazon and adobo Goya seasonings and I added andouille sausage and shrimp to the mix. Pair this stew with some buttered cornbread and it’s phenomenal I am proud I made this
ImmaculateBites says
Virtual High Five!!! Glad to hear it worked out well for you.
Lala says
So incredibly happy I stubbled upon your recipe as I googled “vegan cabbage recipes” I just recently went vegan. I made this dish along side with white rice and Brussel sprouts and it was soooo delicious! Thank you so much for this very simple yet very flavorful recipe!
ImmaculateBites says
Fantastic! Thanks for taking the time to share this with me. Have a great weekend!!!
C P says
This was really good. I actually just finished eating some leftovers. My husband and i had it as a main dish over rice with some johnny cakes and cream biscuits (your recipes). Thanks
And oh, sorry for all of the responses on your posts at once. Lol ive made quite a few so im finally paying my respects to all of those successes.
Christine says
I’m making this dish right now and it smells fantastic! Whenever my family goes out for Ethiopian food, the stewed cabbage is one of my favorite parts. I also love what they do with dark greens. Yum. Now I have your recipe! I don’t remember how I found your site, but I’m so glad that I did. Everything that I have made from your site has been delicious and your photographs and descriptions are mouth watering. And I really appreciate that you have so many fish and vegetable recipes. I really feel like my family and your family have a shared taste in food. Thanks for sharing!
ImmaculateBites says
I would certainly agree Christine! Bland doesn’t cut it for us. It’s must be flavorful to the BONE. Glad you enjoy these recipes as much as I do . Thank you so much for the feedback – always appreciated . Happing Cooking !!!
Sam says
Made this tonight and it was delicious. Spice portions were spot on, and the timing allowed everything to be cooked to perfection. Thanks!
ImmaculateBites says
Oh Wow! Thanks for letting me know Sam!
Cassandra says
Hi Imma,
I tried the recipe this weekend with a few modifocations-omitted the potatoes and added broccoli and green beans. I also steamed the videos briefly before adding them to the mix of spices. The flavor is great! The spicespices combination is simple but something I have not tried before. I will Defiently cook this again!
Tigist says
I’m Ethiopian and was pleasantly surprised to see an Ethiopian dish recipe. We make this dish at home but will definitely try yours as it calls for more spices than we would normally use.
ImmaculateBites says
Awesome! Can’t wait to hear how this compares to yours.
Kima says
Oh lovely, I will try this today for sure. Thank you for sharing this recipe, I am alowly transitioning to a vegatarian diet. All easy vegan recipes are welcomed.
Scott says
This cabbage looks absolutely amazing! I will definitely give your recipe a try the next time I’m having freinds over for dinner :-).
ImmaculateBites says
Awesome! Can’t wait to hear how it works out for you.
Urban @ Urbanskitchen.com says
I know I’ve had Stewed Veggies but been too long to remember since that was back when lived in the islands. But I like this dish and a very healthy one as well. It can go with just about anything literally as a main side dish or on its own. As well a good excuse to use or use up Cabbage which I also like. Everything to make it is very much things I always have on hand as well spices and more. I’ll surely have to make it st some point.
Queen Eye-Cee says
Healthy, Nutritious & Quite Delicious ! I’ve eaten since cabbage, potatoes and carrots since my childhood, minus the exotic spices (curry powder/tumeric, cumin and smoked paprika) which anoints the palate with divine flavor!!! #Yummers
Angie says
I tried this dish and it was quite delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
ImmaculateBites says
Angie, always good to know. Glad you enjoyed it!
Food to Fitness says
Great recipe. Healthy and tasty too…Thanks for sharing.
helena says
Hello! Found you on foodgawker and am excited to try making an Ethiopian dinner tonight for the first time. Thank you for the recipe and inspiration.
Africanbites says
Helena, I am happy you are trying your first Ethiopian dish.You will truly enjoy this stewed cabbage.Thanks for taking the time to comment