🇬🇷 Greek Patates Yahni: A Traditional and Flavorful Potato Stew Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth enhances flavor without additives.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme offers a similar aromatic profile.

cinnamon

💰Cheaper: nutmeg

Nutmeg can substitute for a warm spice flavor.

Peel and chop the potatoes into cubes.

Slice the onions thinly.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the sliced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add the chopped potatoes and sliced carrots, stirring to coat with oil.

Pour in vegetable broth and add chopped tomatoes, bay leaves, and oregano.

Season with salt, black pepper, and cinnamon, then bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Stir in chopped bell peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with fresh parsley.

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