Bolivian Vegan Cabbage and Potato Recipe – How to Make Repollo Guisa

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Repollo is the word for cabbage and the Guisado is the word for stew in Spanish.

Guisado is the word for stew in Spanish. Anything that is first sauteed or seared than further cooked, often with a little sauce or a lot, is referred to as a guisado.

Repollo Guisado, or Stewed Cabbage is also common in other Latin Cuisines. You may have previously encountered a Colombian Style Stewed Cabbage Recipe or the Dominican version, which is usually made in a flavorful tomato sauce.

This version does not include tomato, but has the extra spice which I like. If you are also a spicy food aficionado, you will also prefer this version.

In it’s simplest translation, this is basically a cabbage stew with potatoes. However, you can easily turn it into a complete meal. It will be great with your choice of grilled meats or mushrooms for protein.

You can easily turn this into a vegetarian main course. Add mushrooms, seitan or vegan sausage and it will be a filling and easy vegetable recipe that the vegans can eat also.

Bolivian Cuisine isn’t super popular in the United States, so this might be your first time trying it. Bolivian Cuisine is a rustic cuisine, utilizing simple ingredients that the land provides.

Traditional Bolivian food includes potatoes, corn, quinoa, and beans. In Bolivia, people usually combine these ingredients with staples brought by the Spanish like rice, meat and wheat.

In lower economic households, the simplest vegetables such as cabbage can become special when combined with just a few simple ingredients. Bolivian dishes become special as they’re spiced up with umami rich vegetables like chillies, onions and garlic.

Bolivian Cabbage and Potatoes Recipe is a simple vegan-friendly recipe that finds its place in many Bolivian households. It’s a quick and easy dish but it turns out to be so appetizing, given the perfect combination of starchiness from the potatoes and the earthy tones of the cabbage.

If you’re fond of hot and spicy dishes, you will love this twist on cabbages. If you’re not that into chillies, you can reduce the number of serrano peppers to make it less spicy.

Both cabbage and potatoes are great sources of dietary fiber. They are also full of antioxidants.

Potatoes, in particular, are very filling. They contain Vitamin C and B6, plus manganese and iron. The starch in potatoes can promote good digestion. Potatoes are also celiac-safe as they are naturally gluten free. However, if you are diabetic, you should watch the quantity of potatoes you eat as potatoes are naturally high in sugar.

Cabbages, on the other hand, are considered good for weight loss. It’s low in fat and high in fiber, plus it even has properties that promote skin health. Cabbage is rich in antioxidants, so it can help boost your immune system.

• Turn this delicious side dish into a complete meal by adding your choice of grilled meat or even some pork slices from leftover pernil.
• Although Bolivian cuisine usually uses minimal spices, you can add a few aromatic spices like ground cumin and bay leaves for extra flavor.
• If you don’t have any serrano pepper, you can use jalapenos a little cayenne pepper or even just add a little hot sauce.
• Add a few cups of broth and turn it into a warming comfort food soup.

I hope you are intrigued now to try some more Bolivian Foods.

• Cunape – basically the Bolivian version of Brazilian pao de queijo
• Api Morada – Purple Corn Drink

• cabbage
• onion
• oil
• tomatoes
• Serrano chilies
• salt and pepper
• cilantro
• potatoes

• Boil potatoes.
• Cook cabbage by blanching it in the same cooking water as the potatoes.
• Saute onion and bell pepper.
• Reduce heat to medium and add the chillies and tomatoes.
• Add cabbage, potatoes and seasonings.
• Stir and cook until everything is heated.
• Serve with warm white rice.

Now are you ready to try a new delicious cabbage dish that’s also a super easy recipe?

What a great side dish or main course for Vegetarians! I am sure all the veggie people at your tables would be so happy to se served a big bowl of Bolivian Style Cabbage and Potatoes.

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