Best 2 Albanian Stewed Green Beans And Potatoes With Smokey Seitan Recipes

Discover the vibrant flavors of Albania with this tantalizing recipe for stewed green beans and potatoes with smokey seitan. This hearty dish combines the鮮flavorful ingredients of green beans, potatoes, and seitan in a savory sauce, capturing the essence of traditional Albanian cuisine. As the green beans and potatoes simmer in a rich tomato-based broth, the smokiness of the seitan adds a delightful depth of flavor, creating a dish that is both comforting and satisfying. Explore the culinary traditions of Albania as you indulge in this delectable stew, perfect for a cozy meal or a special gathering.

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ALBANIAN STEWED GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES WITH SMOKEY SEITAN

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In the heart of the Mediterranean, on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, Albania is fast becoming one of the world's most interesting getaways. Still relatively unspoiled by globalization, an inspiring mixture of civilizations and cultures - making this European country truly unique. This Stewed Green Bean recipe is a great flavorful way to use green beans! The recipe makes enough for two hungry people, so if you have more people at home double the recipe. The recipe uses three tablespoons of olive oil so if you want to make this lower fat feel free to reduce some of the oil. You can replace the seitan with storebought "beef" or "chicken" chunks, or even veggie crumbles. Taken directly from the Vegan Foodie.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Greek

Time 1h40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups seitan, cut into bite size pieces (can use beef or chicken style chunks from Morningstar or other brand)
2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut in half
1 small red potatoes, cut into bite size pieces
1 medium onion, sliced thinly
3 -4 garlic cloves
1 medium tomatoes, diced (or one half of a large tomato)
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 pinch chili flakes (optional)
2 cups vegetable broth (or water, you may need to add more liquid)
3 tablespoons olive oil plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2-2 teaspoons liquid smoke (may need to use more to get the right flavor, so adjust to your taste)
smoked salt, to taste (Optional, if you donÃ t have smoked salt use regular salt)

Steps:

Heat a medium pot over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When hot enough, add the seitan and saute until golden on all sides about 4-5 minutes. Towards the end at the liquid smoke and Smoked Salt. Remove from pot and set aside.
Now add about 2-3 tablespoons of Olive Oil to the pot. Add the onions and saute for a good 8 minutes until they are translucent and tender. If your pot has burned pieces from the seitan, deglaze it with a bit of vegetable broth. Add the garlic and saute for a minute until fragrant. Now it's time to add the green beans and potatoes. Saute the green beans and potatoes for about 5 minutes.
Now add the tomato, paprika, oregano, chili flakes and season with salt and pepper. Saute for another two minutes. Add the vegetable broth or water and bring to a boil and then to a simmer. After a couple of minutes add the seitan that you have set aside. Simmer the stew for about 45-50 minutes until the green beans and potatoes are tender. If the stew starts to get dry simply add some more broth. Re-season with salt and pepper to taste if necessary. Remember to not go heavy on the salt because the Smokey Seitan is salt already from the smoked salt. Let the stew sit for 15 minutes or you can eat it has soon has it finished cooking.
I like to serve these stewed green beans with some rice, bread, and a side salad or vegetable.

STEWED GREEN BEANS

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My husband made up this recipe and to my surprise it was very delicious. We have this side dish about once a week. Give it a try I am a very picky eater, compared to most. We tried it with an orange pepper once as we didn't have a green pepper and it just wasn't the same, so I would recommend using the green pepper. Enjoy!!!

Provided by Gruenes

Categories Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 small onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, sliced
1/2 green pepper, sliced
15 ounces green beans
15 ounces stewed tomatoes
salt & pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Sautee olive oil, onion, & garlic.
Add green pepper and stewed tomatoes.
Lastly add the green beans, salt & pepper.

Tips:

Use fresh, young green beans for the best flavor and texture.
If you don't have seitan, you can substitute tofu or tempeh.
To make the dish vegan, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
If you like your food spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a chopped chili pepper.
Serve the stew with crusty bread, rice, or potatoes.

Conclusion:

Albanian stewed green beans and potatoes with smokey seitan is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of fresh vegetables, savory seitan, and smoky paprika, this stew is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.