Cavolo Nero Stufato
Cavolo Nero Stufato is a hearty and nutritious Vegan Italian breakfast dish featuring tender black cabbage cooked to perfection in a savory tomato sauce. This flavorful stew is enriched with herbs and spices, making it a delightful start to the day.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Italian
180 kcal
Ingredients
- Cavolo Nero (Black Kale) - 200 grams
- Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 medium, diced
- Carrot - 1 medium, diced
- Celery - 1 stalk, diced
- Canned diced tomatoes - 400 grams
- Vegetable broth - 200 milliliters
- Bay leaf - 1
- Thyme - 1 teaspoon, dried
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Chili flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
- Fresh parsley - for garnish
Steps
- Wash the Cavolo Nero thoroughly, remove the tough stems, and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped Cavolo Nero to the saucepan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it starts to wilt.
- Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add the bay leaf, thyme, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using).
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and stir in the lemon juice just before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbs: 28 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Total Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in antioxidants and vitamins A, C, and K from Cavolo Nero.
- High in fiber, promoting digestive health.
Tags
ItalianVeganBreakfast