Potato and Green Olive Stew Recipe

Name: Potato and Green Olive Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound cracked green olives; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 cups finely chopped onions; 3 pounds small red-skinned new potatoes, peeled if desired, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices; 1 1/4 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 pound plum tomatoes, halved, seeded, diced; Lemon wedges

Servings: persons

1/2 pound cracked green olives
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
3 pounds small red-skinned new potatoes, peeled if desired, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
1 1/4 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 pound plum tomatoes, halved, seeded, diced
Lemon wedges

1
Combine olives and lemon juice in medium bowl.
2
Let marinate at least 3 hours at room temperature, tossing occasionally.
3
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
4
Cover and chill.)
5
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
6
Add onions and saute 5 minutes.
7
Add potatoes, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and olives with lemon juice; stir to blend.
8
Add 1 1/2 cups water and bring to boil.
9
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
10
Mix in tomatoes.
11
Simmer uncovered until flavors blend, about 10 minutes longer.
12
Season stew with salt.
13
Transfer to bowl.
14
Garnish with lemon wedges.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound cracked green olives, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 cups finely chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Potato and Green Olive Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Potato and Green Olive Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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