Portuguese Kale Stew Recipe

This unique recipe from Portugal is one of the healthiest comfort foods you will ever try. Your taste buds are going to thank you after you make this one. My mouth is watering just by adding the recipe to my blog! Big thanks to Jessica, who is on her way to beating thyroid cancer - for helping to inspire all your friends to live healthier lives!

INGREDIENTS

½ C each of Onion/Celery/Carrot

1 whole cabbage

1 pkg frozen kale

1 bag white kidney beans soaked over night

2 Can stewed tomatoes ~ skip this if you are following low iodine diet

1 32 oz container of beef broth ~ sub homemade vegetable broth if following low iodine diet * see below

16 oz sausage (optional)

3 cloves garlic

½ tsp thyme

½ tsp oregano

1 ½ tsp cumin

S/P to taste

Homemade vegetable broth

6 C water, add 1 onion, 4 carrots, 4 celery and salt. Light boil for 45 minutes, drain out veggies.2 C Rice, uncooked

DIRECTIONS

Saute onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Add seasons, s/p. Add about 1 ½ quart

liquid combo of beef broth, stewed tomatoes and water. (note: if low iodine

diet, just water and non-iodine salt. Add cabbage and beans. Bring to boil and

add kale. Optional: Saute sausage until cooked and add to stew

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION