Cook the Book: Big Mama's Chow-Chow

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
20%
Cook the Book: Big Mama's Chow-Chow
45 min.
3
853kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with Big Mama's Chow-Chow! This vibrant and tangy side dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of fresh vegetables and bold flavors. Perfect for those who embrace a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free lifestyle, this recipe is a fantastic way to add a burst of color and nutrition to your meals.

Imagine the crunch of shredded cabbage mingling with the sweetness of green bell peppers and the zesty kick of green tomatoes or tomatillos. The combination of these fresh ingredients, enhanced by the aromatic notes of celery seed and turmeric, creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether served hot or cold, Big Mama's Chow-Chow is versatile enough to complement any dish, from grilled vegetables to hearty grains.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this recipe is not only quick but also allows you to enjoy the satisfaction of creating something truly special in your kitchen. The process of letting the vegetables marinate in salt before cooking enhances their natural flavors, resulting in a chow-chow that is both refreshing and satisfying. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to impress your family and friends with this deliciously unique side dish!

Ingredients

  • medium head cabbage shredded cored
  • tablespoon celery seed 
  •  bell pepper diced green cored seeded
  •  tomatoes diced green husked
  • teaspoon turmeric 
  •  onion diced
  • 0.5 cup salt 
  • 2.5 cups sugar 
  • cups vinegar white

Equipment

  • pot
  • colander

Directions

  1. In a medium nonreactive stockpot, combine the cabbage, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes (the raw vegetables should equal 2 1/2 to 3 quarts). Stir in the salt, cover the pot, and let the vegetables stand at room temperature for 4 to twelve hours.
  2. Drain well in a colander.
  3. Rinse the pot and add the vinegar, sugar, celery seed, and turmeric. Bring to a boil.
  4. Add the drained vegetables, return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts

Calories853kcal
Protein3.46%
Fat2%
Carbs94.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
68.7
Glycemic Load
122.79
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
28.184347712475%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.82mg
Luteolin
23.04mg
Isorhamnetin
3.67mg
Kaempferol
1.12mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
19.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:853.36kcal
42.67%
Fat:1.91g
2.95%
Saturated Fat:0.31g
1.96%
Carbohydrates:203.31g
67.77%
Net Carbohydrates:190.52g
69.28%
Sugar:186.35g
207.06%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:18945.28mg
823.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.44g
14.89%
Vitamin C:263.47mg
319.36%
Vitamin K:250.43µg
238.51%
Manganese:1.25mg
62.68%
Fiber:12.79g
51.16%
Vitamin B6:0.91mg
45.75%
Folate:167.79µg
41.95%
Potassium:1123.71mg
32.11%
Vitamin A:1412.63IU
28.25%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.39%
Calcium:229.67mg
22.97%
Iron:4.03mg
22.38%
Magnesium:80.84mg
20.21%
Phosphorus:177.58mg
17.76%
Copper:0.34mg
16.88%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.12%
Vitamin B5:1.3mg
12.99%
Vitamin B3:2.06mg
10.3%
Vitamin E:1.41mg
9.4%
Zinc:1.19mg
7.94%
Selenium:4.2µg
6%