Cabbage and Potatoes Instant Pot Stew Recipe
This flavorful Cabbage and Potatoes recipe combines tender russet potatoes, crisp cabbage, and sweet carrots cooked to perfection in an Instant Pot with aromatic spices like turmeric, smoked paprika, and cumin. It’s a quick, healthy, and comforting dish that works well as a side or a light vegetarian main.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes pressure cooking + 5 minutes pressure release
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Spices and Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
Vegetables
- 3 cups cabbage, thickly chopped
- 2 cups Russet Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups Carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup Onion, chopped
Liquids and Oil
- 1/4 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Spice Base: Place the water, oil, turmeric, kosher salt, smoked paprika, and ground cumin into the Instant Pot and stir well to combine the spices with the liquid and oil.
- Add Vegetables: Add the chopped onions, potatoes, and carrots to the spice mixture in the pot and stir to coat evenly. Then, layer the thickly chopped cabbage on top without stirring it in; this helps to preserve some texture and prevents overcooking.
- Pressure Cook: Close the Instant Pot lid securely and set it to cook on High Pressure for 2 minutes. Once cooking finishes, release all the pressure immediately to prevent further cooking, ensuring the vegetables remain tender yet not mushy.
- Serve: Open the lid carefully and serve the cabbage and potatoes hot as a comforting side dish or a light vegetarian main course.
Notes
- The quick 2-minute pressure cooking time helps retain the natural flavors and textures of the vegetables.
- Use smoked paprika for a subtle smoky depth; regular paprika can be substituted if unavailable.
- To make it vegan, ensure the oil used is plant-based (such as vegetable or olive oil).
- This dish pairs well with rice, bread, or as a filling for wraps.
- Adjust salt to taste depending on dietary preferences.
Keywords: Cabbage and potatoes, Instant Pot vegetables, quick vegetarian side dish, spiced cabbage recipe
