Check potatoes before adding sauerkraut
Acidity can slow potatoes becoming tender. Add sauerkraut only once the cubes are fully tender.
German Recipe
Sauerkraut, white bean, apple and potato stew
Potatoes cook in water first until tender. Sauerkraut, beans and apple follow later; mustard and parsley round out the stew.
Total time
45 min
Calories
306 kcal
Servings
3 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Sauerkraut as a stew vegetable
Sauerkraut, potatoes and white beans form the base of a warm meal. Apple adds a mild fruity note. Cooking in stages accounts for the effect of acidity on potatoes becoming tender. Precooked beans keep preparation suitable for everyday cooking.
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Recipe
Sauerkraut, white bean, apple and potato stew
Sauerkraut, white beans and potatoes combine with apple in a mildly fruity vegan autumn stew.
Ingredients
3 servings
Method
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1
Prepare ingredients
Cut potatoes into cubes about 2 cm. Finely dice apple, chop onion and parsley. Shorten long sauerkraut strands if needed.
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2
Cook potatoes first
Heat oil in a large saucepan. Cook onion over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add potatoes, water and salt, bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes. Potatoes must already be tender when pierced before the next step; cook longer if needed.
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3
Add sauerkraut and beans
Gently stir in sauerkraut, apple and beans. Simmer over low heat for another 8 minutes until apple is tender and everything is hot. Stir occasionally and add a little water if needed.
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4
Season and serve
Stir in mustard and pepper. Divide between deep plates, sprinkle with parsley and serve hot immediately. The stew should retain a little broth between the solid ingredients.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Sauerkraut, white bean, apple and potato stew
Stir beans gently
Precooked white beans are soft. Gentle stirring preserves their shape in the stew.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace white beans with the same rinsed, drained weight of kidney beans. Colour and nutritional values change.
Replace apple with the same peeled, cored weight of a still-firm pear. Check the fruit for tenderness; nutritional values change.
Nutrition per serving
306kcal
42.3 gCarbohydrates
11.4 gProtein
6.6 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Sauerkraut, white bean, apple and potato stew
Potato cubes can stay firm longer in an acidic mixture. Precooking in water makes the method more reliable before adding sauerkraut.
The quantities and times apply to already cooked canned beans. Soak and fully cook dried beans according to the package first, then weigh the stated edible quantity.
Yes. The stated weight applies after draining. This helps control the liquid quantity. The sauerkraut is not squeezed further.
The calculation covers only the stew and stated number of servings. Bread goes well alongside, but extra side dishes are not included.
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