Sataras
Sataras is a simple and flavorful vegetable stew, popular in the Balkans, often enjoyed as a side dish or light meal. This vegan version highlights the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes and peppers, cooked down with onions until tender. It's a versatile dish that can be served warm or at room temperature.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 50 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 135 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 pcsyellow onion, chopped
- 3 pcsbell pepper, cored and sliced
- 500 gtomato, diced
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 tsppaprika, sweet
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)
Equipment
large pot · wooden spoon · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
- 3
Stir in the bell pepper and continue to cook for another 8-10 minutes, until they begin to soften.
About 10 min
- 4
Add the garlic and paprika, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 5
Add the tomato, salt, and black pepper to the pot; stir to combine.
About 1 min
- 6
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 8
Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 134.6kcal
- Protein
- 3.1g
- Carbs
- 16.7g
- Fat
- 7.5g
- Fibre
- 4.4g
- Sugar
- 9.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover sataras in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, or in the microwave, until warmed through.
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