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Potatoes In Tomato Sauce (Patates Yahni)

Soft and tender potatoes slowly stewed in a rich tomato sauce with spices!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: potatoes, sauce, stew
Servings: 4
Calories: 394kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 medium-sized (970 grams) potatoes such as Yuko Gold and white potatoes
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium-sized (100 grams) red onion minced
  • 4-5 garlic cloves coarsely chopped
  • 6 allspice berries
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 30 ml red wine
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • OPTIONAL: ½ cup vegetable stock

Instructions

  • Peel and cut the potatoes into 5 cm (2-inch) pieces.
  • Heat olive oil in a large cooking pot over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and cook until lightly golden all around about 5-6 minutes.
  • Remove the potatoes from the pot with a slotted spoon. Set aside on a plate.
  • In the same pot add the onion, garlic, and allspice berries. Turn the heat to low and cook until softened.
  • Add the tomato paste and cook 2-3 minutes more stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
  • Pour in the wine and scrape the bottom of the pot well. Give it a minute or two for the alcohol to evaporate. Then add the potatoes back into the pot.
  • Pour in 2 cups of hot water. Or 1 ½ cups of hot water along with ½ cup of vegetable stock. Add also the bay leaves, sweet paprika, and ground cloves. Once it starts to bubble, put the lid on the pot and simmer for about 40-50 minutes on low heat.
  • Depending on how starchy are the potatoes you are using, you may need to add a splash of water towards the last minutes of cooking. Prick a potato with a toothpick to ensure it's cooked.
    If the potatoes are nice and soft but the sauce hasn't thickened sufficiently, cook for a few minutes over medium or medium-high heat uncovered.
  • Serve with feta cheese and olives!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 1150mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 624IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg