Vegetable Potjie (Pottage)

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 4
Vegetable Potjie recipe for a hearty, filling meal
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 medium potatoes
1 medium butternut squash
5 large carrots
2 ears corn
1 small turnip
1 stalk celery
3 onions
6 garlic cloves
1/2 cup oil
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 cup vegetable stock

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
256
Sugar
9g
Fat
13g
Vegetable Potjie, also known as Pottage, is a South African dish that dates back to the 17th century. Traditionally, it was made with wild game and vegetables, but today, it's more commonly made with just vegetables. It's a hearty, filling dish that's perfect for a cold winter evening or a large family gathering. The beauty of this recipe is that it can be easily adapted to suit your taste preferences, so feel free to add more or less of your favorite vegetables or spices. This Vegetable Potjie is sure to become a new family favorite!

Instructions

1.Wash, peel, and chop the vegetables into large chunks.
2.In a large potjie or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
3.Add the garlic and onions, cooking until fragrant and translucent.
4.Add the potatoes, butternut squash, carrots, turnip, celery, and corn, stirring to coat in the oil and onions.
5.Add the salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and vegetable stock, stirring to combine.
6.Cover the potjie and simmer over low heat for 1-2 hours, or until the vegetables are tender.
7.Serve hot with bread or rice.

PROS

This Vegetable Potjie is hearty, filling, and packed full of vitamins and nutrients.

It’s a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and can be easily adapted to suit your taste preferences.

CONS

This recipe can take a while to cook, so it’s not ideal for a quick weeknight meal.

It also requires a large potjie or Dutch oven, which not everyone may have in their kitchen.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Vegetable Potjie is a great source of vitamins and nutrients, including beta-carotene, vitamin C, and fiber.
It can help support a healthy immune system, aid in digestion, and promote overall health and wellbeing.

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