Quick and Easy Pan-Stewed Sauerkraut

Juicy, low-calorie, quick, for the whole family! Stewed sauerkraut in a frying pan is the simplest, fastest and most budget-friendly dish. It makes an excellent side dish for meat or poultry. This is also a very tasty lunch or dinner for every day. Suitable for vegetarians and those who fast.
cook time: 50 min
Maya Lindell
Quick and Easy Pan-Stewed Sauerkraut

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

55
Calories
4g
Fat
4g
Carbs
2g
Protein

Ingredients (3 portions)

Basic:

Onion 1 pc
Salt to taste
Sugar (pinch) 0.2 g
Ground black pepper to taste
Bouillon 300 ml
Bay leaf 2 pc
Tomato paste 1 tbsp
Parsley (3 branches) 10 g
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Peppercorns (black) 5 pc
Dill (3 branches) 10 g
Sauerkraut 500 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to stew sauerkraut in a frying pan? To begin, prepare the necessary ingredients according to the list. Tomato paste in this recipe can be replaced with crushed tomatoes in their own juice or tomato ketchup. You can add vegetables and spices to your taste.

Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the sauerkraut with cold water, drain in a colander and dry. You can lightly crush the cabbage with your hands so that it releases juice.

Step 3

Step 3
Peel the onion and cut into small cubes. If you or your children donʼt like onions, you can omit them from the cabbage altogether.

Step 4

Step 4
Wash the parsley and dill, dry and finely chop. If you wish, you can replace or supplement with other herbs, such as cilantro, green onions, or use a mixture of different herbs.

Step 5

Step 5
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan. Add the onion and fry until transparent.

Step 6

Step 6
Add cabbage to the pan. Fry, stirring, 5-7 minutes. To make the dish more filling, you can add diced potatoes to the cabbage.

Step 7

Step 7
Pour broth or boiling water into the cabbage. Add peppercorns and bay leaves. Stir.

Step 8

Step 8
Simmer over low heat, covered, for 25-30 minutes, adding more broth or boiling water if necessary.

Step 9

Step 9
Add tomato paste, salt, sugar and ground pepper. Mix everything and simmer for about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, cover and let the cabbage simmer for about 10 minutes.

Step 10

Step 10
Sprinkle the finished stewed cabbage with chopped fresh herbs and serve. Bon appetit!

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