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Vegan Egyptian potato stew (batates) in tomato sauce with onions and herbs, authentic easy one-pot recipe

Easy Egyptian Potato Stew (Vegan)

A simple and comforting vegan Egyptian potato stew (batates) made with tender potatoes simmered in a rich tomato sauce. This one-pot recipe is budget-friendly, full of flavor, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Egyptian, Middle Eastern
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4  medium potatoes - peeled and cubed
  • 1 small onion - finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
For Garnishing
  • Crushed red pepper
  • Fresh parsley - chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent.
    Sautéing onions in olive oil for a vegan Egyptian potato stew base
  2. Add the tomato sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
    Adding tomato sauce and spices to make Egyptian potato stew vegan batates recipe
  3.  Add the cubed potatoes and mix to coat them in the sauce.
    Adding chopped potatoes to tomato sauce for vegan Egyptian potato stew
  4.  Pour in a little water if needed (just enough to slightly cover the potatoes).
    Adding water to tomato sauce for vegan Egyptian potato stew
  5. Cover and simmer on low heat for 25-35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
    Simmering potatoes in tomato sauce until tender for Egyptian batates stew
  6. Garnish with crushed red pepper and fresh parsley before serving.
    Finished vegan Egyptian potato stew garnished with fresh herbs ready to serve

Notes

* Cut potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
* Add more water gradually if the stew becomes too thick.
* For extra flavor, let it sit for a few minutes before serving.