1 tsp "steak seasoning" (combination of black pepper, onion, coriander, chili, cumin, oregano, garlic, mustard, etc)
1 tsp fennel seeds
½ tsp caraway seeds
½ cup tomato pasta based sauce
1 heaped tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup passata
2 cups vegetable stock
100g baby spinach
1 cup cooked chickpeas
¼ cup freshly chopped parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
⅓ cup hoummous
Instructions
Place a wide-based large casserole e.g . Le Creuset / saucepan (which has lid) on a medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic, then add the cabbage, dried spices and herbs, stir well to combine. Turn down the heat, add a splash of stock or water, place on the lid and allow to steam for around 5 minutes or until cabbage is wilted, take care it doesn’t catch or burn.
Add the lentils, tomato sauce, passata, paste and stock. Replace the lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the lentils have disintegrated.
Stir in the spinach and chickpeas, parsley, lime and hoummus and simmer for another few minutes. Taste for seasoning and serve. We had ours with brown rice and runner beans.
Recipe by Plant Based Family Down Under at https://plantbasedfamilydownunder.com/2014/04/16/savoy-cabbage-and-red-lentil-stew/