Warming Winter Kielbasa Stew

by Bailey Zygutis, Nutritionist, Vitruvian Fitness

This dish is, perhaps, a surprising mixture of Japanese and Polish cooking. That is, the concoction known as stew dates to the Stone Age in Japan, while kielbasa is a stable of Polish cuisine.

Ingredients:

• 3 stalks Celery
• 1 lg Sweet potato
• 2 Red potatoes
• 8 oz Kielbasa
• 2 tbs Olive oil
• 1 tbs Crushed red pepper
• Pink salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Chop celery and potatoes into ½-inch pieces.
2. Steam potatoes to pre-cook.
3. Slice kielbasa into ½-inch slices.
4. Add olive oil to medium heat frying pan.
5. Add kielbasa, brown each side. Then add veggies, cover, and soften to liking.

Serves 2 | Prep Time 30 mins

Food for Thought:

Hot pepper spices such as the crushed red pepper used in this dish can help boost the metabolism and warm the body with capsaicin, a phytochemical found in hot peppers!