Potato Stew Recipe| South Africa

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock enhances flavor without additives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a higher smoke point and healthy fats.

green beans

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Zucchini is a low-calorie alternative, while peas are often less expensive.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can mimic some of the aromatic qualities.

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

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers; cook for 5 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and add bay leaves, thyme, and black pepper.

Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Stir in green beans and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.

Season with salt and lemon juice to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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