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Romanian Potato Stew

Name: Romanian Potato Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 1 kg potatoes, peeled and cut into medium cubes; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped or crushed; 300 g peeled and chopped tomatoes (or 2 tbsp tomato paste and 150 ml water); 1 kapia or bell pepper, diced (optional); 1 tsp sweet paprika; ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional); 4 tbsp sunflower oil or lard; 400 ml warm water or vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; salt and black pepper to taste; 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp wine vinegar (optional, for acidity)

Romanian potato stew is a simple and hearty dish, beloved across Romania, especially during fasting periods or in everyday peasant cooking. Potatoes are simmered in an onion, tomato, and paprika sauce, absorbing the flavors of slow braising. It can be served as a vegetarian main or as a substantial side dish alongside meat.

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Servings

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Prep

15 min

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Cook

40 min

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Total

55 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

Base

Finishing

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🥗Vegetarian🐟Pescatarian🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

approx. 4 servings

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Up to 3 days in a sealed container — reheat on low heat with a splash of water added

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Freezer

Freezing not recommended — cooked potatoes become crumbly and grainy after thawing

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 300 g stew)

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Calories

280 kcal

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Protein

5 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

43 g

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Fiber

5 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Homemade bread or polenta

🥂Fried eggs or scrambled eggs

🥂Pan-fried or smoked sausages

🥂Pickles (cucumbers, green tomatoes)

💡Variations

Add 150 g sliced mushrooms at the same time as the pepper for a potato and mushroom stew.

Add smoked sausage pieces or smoked bacon when sautéing the onion for a meat version.

Replace half the potatoes with cooked white beans for a more substantial, protein-rich stew.