Macedonian Braised Potatoes
These one-pot braised potatoes are a traditional Macedonian recipe, with chunky Yukon Gold potatoes, tender green beans, and juicy tomatoes. It’s a hearty vegetarian meal that warms you from the inside out!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
- 1 pound yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound green beans trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1½ cups vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14 ounces, undrained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1½ teaspoons salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 275˚F.
- Sauté the onions. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven set over medium heat. Stir in the chopped onion and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened.
- Stir in the seasonings. Add in the garlic, thyme, oregano, and paprika; cook for 20 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Add the potatoes and green beans. Stir in the chopped potatoes and green beans; stir and cook for just a minute.
- Add broth. Stir in the broth and baking soda; bring to a simmer and continue to cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine with the remaining ingredients. Add in the tomatoes and tomato juices, the tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
- Cook. Cover the pot and transfer it to the oven. Cook for 40 to 50 minutes, or until veggies are tender and sauce has slightly thickened.
- Finishing touches. Remove from oven. Stir in the lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh basil. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust accordingly.
- Serve. Drizzle each serving with a bit of oil. Garnish with more parsley and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 749mg | Potassium: 849mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 931IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 4mg
