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.