Sataraš {Croatian Stewed Tomato & Pepper Side Dish}
Sataraš is a Croatian side dish made of stewed vegetables including tomatoes, peppers, and onions cooked in olive oil.
Servings: 6
Calories: 315kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large onions diced finely
- 2 cups sweet peppers diced
- 4 cups tomatoes very ripe, diced
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt add more or less to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper add more or less to taste
- ½ teaspoon Vegeta optional, add more salt if not using
Instructions
- Dice tomatoes, onions, and peppers in small to medium pieces. Keep them seperate.
- If using garlic, mince it finely.
- In a large pan with a generous amount of olive oil (add more if needed than what the ingredients amount state), sauté onions till soft, golden, and translucent on medium heat. About 15 minutes. Do not let them burn or get crispy.
- Add the peppers, let them cook for about 10 minutes with the onions. Keep stirring and keep the heat low.
- Add the garlic, if using, and let it cook for about two minutes or less while you stir and the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, cover and lower to lowest setting, and let the sataras cook for about 30 minutes. Check halfway to make sure it is not burning and stir the contents.
- Uncover and add salt and pepper. Add Vegeta if using. Continue cooking on low, stirring, to evaporate any excess liquid. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as you please.
- Serve with grilled or BBQ meats, with rice, with eggs etc.
Notes
The key to making this stewed or braised dish is low and slow heat. Do not be tempted to turn up the stove to speed things along or you will not get the best results.
Hint: Vegetables that are bruised, unsightly, or approaching over-ripe territory are perfect for sataraš.
Storage, Reheating, & Freezing
Store leftovers tightly covered and refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Reheat as needed by adding some water to a pot and slowly letting the vegetables come up to your desired temperature. Add a dash more of olive oil. Stir to avoid sticking and burning.
Freeze in a plastic or silicone bag (or large 2-cup silicone souper cubes, my favorite) for up to 3 months. You can reheat from frozen or thaw first in the refrigerator.
Thawing can be sped up by adding sealed sataraš into a bowl of warm or hot water on the counter.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3577IU | Vitamin C: 121mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
