South African Chakalaka Bean Salad
5 Servings | prep Time 20 min | Cook time 15 minutes
Ingredients
- ¼ 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
- 15 oz can of whole peeled tomatoes, add half the can of juice
- 3 cups shredded cabbage (yield from about ⅓ 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
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the diced onion and stir for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the curry powder, garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and ginger, and stir for 2-3 minutes.
- 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.
Chakalaka is a savory baked beans dish served as a side or relish at South African barbeques.