Cabbage and Dumplings

1 large head of cabbage, chopped and cored

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

3 boxes ready-made pieroghies (dumplings made with dough and spiced mashed potatoes)

1 large white onion, chopped

salt to taste

black pepper to taste

 

Fill a large pot about two thirds full with water and bring to a boil. When at a rolling boil, add about 1 tsp of salt to the water and put the pieroghies in the water. Cover and let cook until tender.

 

Meanwhile, get out another large pot and put about a half cup of water in it, along with the chopped cabbage. Turn heat on high and gently toss the cabbage until it is soft (the water will have cooked away for the most part).

 

Add chopped peppers and onions and turn the heat down on low and cover, letting the rest of the water steam the vegetables.

 

By this time, the pieroghies should be ready. Drain and add them to the vegetables. Use the salt and the black pepper to raise it to your taste level. I make it a pretty spicy dish. Also, feel free to add any other of your favorite spices or vegetables to the dish. Or serve without the dumplings if you wish.

 

Serves 4-6.

 

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