Low Fat Bigos (Polish Hunter's Stew)
Low Fat Bigos, a lighter twist on the traditional Polish Hunter’s Stew, is a hearty, flavor-packed dish that delivers all the comfort of the classic without the extra calories. This healthy take features lean pork loin, tender turkey breast, and chicken sausage paired with tangy sauerkraut, shredded cabbage, and a medley of aromatic spices like marjoram and caraway seeds. Slowly simmered in low-sodium chicken broth, it’s infused with robust flavors while keeping it low in fat and high in nutrition. Perfect for warming up on a chilly day, this guilt-free version of Bigos is easy to prepare and makes enough to serve a crowd. Serve it with crusty whole-grain bread or a side of roasted vegetables for a wholesome, satisfying meal rooted in Polish culinary tradition.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Lean pork loin
- 300 grams Turkey breast
- 2 links Chicken sausage
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 500 grams Sauerkraut
- 300 grams Cabbage (shredded)
- 2 medium Carrots
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 leaves Bay leaves
- 5 whole Allspice berries
- 1 teaspoon Marjoram
- 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 500 milliliters Low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
Dice the lean pork loin and turkey breast into bite-sized pieces. Slice the chicken sausage into rounds.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced pork and turkey, and cook until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
Step 3
Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pot. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Sauté the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Step 4
Rinse and drain the sauerkraut well, squeezing out excess liquid. Add the sauerkraut, shredded cabbage, and sliced carrots to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Step 5
Return the meat to the pot. Stir in the tomato paste, bay leaves, allspice berries, marjoram, caraway seeds, and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2697.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2189.9 |
| Total Fat 96.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.6g | |
| Cholesterol 678.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9861.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 92.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 39.1g | |
| Protein 243.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 56IU | 0% |
| Calcium 665.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6349.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories