This Slow Cooker Greek Potato Stew (patates yahni) is a wonderfully flavorful summer dish. Tender potatoes simmer slowly in a rich tomato and olive sauce and are finished with crumbled feta. It works equally well as a satisfying main or a vibrant side.
You Have To Try This Slow Cooker Patates Yahni
- Why choose this recipe? This slow cooker version is effortless and budget-friendly. It keeps your kitchen cool in summer while delivering classic Mediterranean flavours.
- Top tip: If you make patates yahni ahead and refrigerate it overnight, the flavours deepen and the dish is even better the next day.
- Serving suggestions: Enjoy the stew as a main with gluten-free flatbreads and tzatziki, or serve it as a side with grilled chicken, a Greek salad, or meatballs. A generous sprinkle of feta and a handful of fresh parsley lift the dish beautifully.
Table of Contents
- You Have To Try This Slow Cooker Patates Yahni
- Ingredients and Substitutions
- How to Make Slow Cooker Greek Potato Stew
- Storing and Freezing Instructions
- More Greek Recipes
- Slow Cooker Greek Potato Stew Recipe
- More Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes
Ingredients and Substitutions
Below are the main ingredients and a few substitution ideas. The full ingredient list with quantities appears in the recipe card further down.
- Potatoes: Baby or new potatoes are ideal. If you only have large potatoes, cut them into large chunks so they cook evenly.
- Tomatoes: Tinned chopped tomatoes make an easy, cost-effective sauce base.
- Stock: Use vegetable or chicken stock depending on preference. If you need the dish to be gluten free, check that your stock is certified gluten free.
- Herbs and spices: Dried oregano is a classic in Greek cooking; chilli flakes and a pinch of allspice add warmth and depth.
- Olives: Kalamata olives are traditional, but any pitted olives will work.
I like to finish the stew with crumbled feta and freshly chopped parsley. For a vegan version, omit the feta or use a dairy-free alternative.
How to Make Slow Cooker Greek Potato Stew
The method is straightforward. Below are the main steps and photos to show how easy this gluten-free Greek stew is to prepare.
Storing and Freezing Instructions
To store: Keep any leftovers in the fridge for a few days. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
To freeze: The stew freezes well, though potatoes can soften slightly after freezing and reheating. For best texture, consume frozen portions within a few months.
More Greek Recipes
If you enjoy this Greek Potato Stew, you might also like other gluten-free Greek dishes such as gyros, chicken meatballs, lemon and garlic potatoes, Greek pasta salad, or an easy Greek salad.
- Gluten Free Gyros
- Greek Chicken Meatballs
- Sheet Pan Kebabs
- Lemon and Garlic Potatoes
- Greek Pasta Salad
- Greek Chicken Burgers
- Easy Greek Salad
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Slow Cooker Greek Potato Stew
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Equipment
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1 slow cooker
Ingredients
- 800 g new potatoes, cut any big ones in half
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 tsp chopped garlic
- 800 g tinned, chopped tomatoes
- 350 ml GF vegetable stock
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
- 1/8 tsp dried allspice
- 100 g pitted Kalamata olives
- Salt and Pepper
To serve:
- 100 g feta
- Handful fresh chopped parsley
- Gluten free flatbreads (optional)
Instructions
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Add the potatoes, olive oil, onion and garlic to a large pan (or use a hob-safe slow cooker insert) and fry for about 5 minutes over medium-high heat until the potatoes start to brown at the edges.
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If you used a pan, transfer the mixture to the slow cooker. Add the chopped tomatoes, stock, oregano, chilli flakes, allspice, olives, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours or on low for 5–6 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has melded.
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Remove the lid, stir gently, then serve in bowls topped with crumbled feta and chopped parsley.
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Notes
- Storing: Leftovers refrigerate or freeze well. Flavours often improve after a night in the fridge.
- No slow cooker? You can cook this on the stovetop; simmer gently until the potatoes are tender.
- Feedback: If you try the recipe, a short rating or comment is appreciated and helps others discover it.
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