Albanian Stewed Green Beans And Potatoes With Smokey Seitan Recipe

Ingredients for Albanian Stewed Green Beans And Potatoes With Smokey Seitan

• 8 oz seitan
• 1 lb green beans, trimmed
• Red Potatoes
• Onion
• Garlic Cloves
• Tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth (for deglazing), 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth (for stew)
• 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
• Salt

How to Make Albanian Stewed Green Beans And Potatoes With Smokey Seitan

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
2. Add 8 oz seitan, and sauté until golden brown on all sides (4-5 minutes).
3. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke and 1/4 teaspoon smoked salt.
4. Remove seitan from pot and set aside.
5. Add 2-3 tablespoons olive oil to the pot.
6. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté for 8 minutes until translucent and tender.
7. If needed, deglaze the pot with 1/4 cup vegetable broth to remove any browned bits.
8. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
9. Add 1 lb green beans, trimmed, and 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed.
10. Sauté vegetables for 5 minutes.
11. Stir in 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste), salt, and pepper.
12. Sauté for 2 minutes.
13. Pour in 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth (or water), bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
14. After 2 minutes, add the reserved seitan.
15. Simmer for 45-50 minutes, or until green beans and potatoes are tender, adding more broth if needed.
16. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (Remember, the seitan is already salty).
17. Let the stew rest for 15 minutes before serving.
18. Serve hot with rice, bread, and a side salad or vegetables.