Hungarian Potatoes

Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
A hearty stew of potatoes, peppers, and eggplant simmered in a rich paprika-tomato sauce.
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This comforting Hungarian-style potato stew combines tender chunks of potato with sweet red peppers, soft eggplant, and onion, all simmered in a robust tomato and paprika broth. The dish is deeply savory, with a warm, earthy flavor profile characteristic of Central European cuisine. It is incredibly satisfying for cold evenings, offering a thick, hearty texture that pairs beautifully with crusty bread. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this vegan-friendly meal comes together quickly using simple pantry staples, delivering a rustic, home-style experience without complicated techniques.

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Hungarian Potatoes

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 2237.7

Description

This comforting Hungarian-style potato stew combines tender chunks of potato with sweet red peppers, soft eggplant, and onion, all simmered in a robust tomato and paprika broth. The dish is deeply savory, with a warm, earthy flavor profile characteristic of Central European cuisine. It is incredibly satisfying for cold evenings, offering a thick, hearty texture that pairs beautifully with crusty bread. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this vegan-friendly meal comes together quickly using simple pantry staples, delivering a rustic, home-style experience without complicated techniques.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and diced aubergine, cooking for 5-7 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
  3. Stir in the crushed garlic and paprika, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the diced potatoes, red peppers, canned tomatoes, tomato puree, and thyme sprig.
  5. Season generously with ground black pepper and salt to taste.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  7. Remove the thyme sprig before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 2237.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 250.2g385%
Saturated Fat 35.0g175%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 3.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 6.3g3%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
Sugars 3.2g
Protein 0.9g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: hungarian, potatoes, stew, vegan, vegetarian, eggplant, aubergine, peppers, onion, garlic, tomato, paprika, thyme, simmer, hearty, comfort food, dinner, easy, plant-based, rustic
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