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South African Chakalaka

Chakalaka is a savory baked beans dish served as a side or relish at South African barbeques. 

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Total Time:

20 minutes

Yield:

5 servings

Serving Size:

1/5 recipe

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 250
  • Total Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Carbohydrate: 33g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Total Sugar: 14g (Added Sugar 7g)
  • Protein: 7g

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

2 teaspoon curry powder

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon ground ginger

2 large tomatoes, diced

3 cups shredded cabbage (yield from about 1/3 head of cabbage)

1 chili pepper, diced and seeds removed

1 large carrot, grated

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

1 (15-ounce) can of low-sodium baked beans

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the diced onion and stir for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add the curry powder, garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and ginger, and stir for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, and cabbage. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Finally, add the baked beans and cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until fully warmed through. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.

An Oldways recipe, courtesy of Brianne Brathwaite

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