West African Cabbage and Tomato Stew with Mackerel
West African Cabbage and Tomato Stew with Mackerel brings tender cabbage and sweet tomatoes together in a rich, gently spiced tomato base. Flakes of mackerel add savory depth and a satisfying, hearty texture, balanced by a subtle heat from red pepper. Serve it for a comforting weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing main with rice or bread.
- Prep20 min
- Cook40 min
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the cabbage in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Warm the canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the tomatoes into the onion mixture, cover the saucepan, and cook until the tomatoes are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Stir together the water and tomato paste in a small bowl until smooth; pour into the saucepan. Stir the mixture, cover again, and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the mackerel in tomato sauce; season with red pepper flakes and seasoned salt. Stir the drained cabbage into the mixture. Cover the saucepan and simmer until the mackerel is hot, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Calories 100.77 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.3 g Low Source
- Carbs 9.99 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.59 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.54 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 4.9 mg Low Source
- Sodium 55.23 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.69 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.33 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.82 g Low Source
- Calcium 46.97 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.07 mg Low Source
- Potassium 345.3 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 72.78 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 46.34 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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