Djuvech (Bosnian Vegetables And Rice) Recipe

Name: Djuvech (Bosnian Vegetables And Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 g onions; 300 g tomatoes; 100 g bell peppers (red or green); 100 g eggplants; 100 g zucchini; 50 g French beans; 50 g green peas; 1 garlic clove; 200 g rice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 15 g salt; 1/2 teaspoon paprika (hot); 10 g pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional)

Servings: persons

100 g onions
300 g tomatoes
100 g bell peppers (red or green)
100 g eggplants
100 g zucchini
50 g French beans
50 g green peas
1 garlic clove
200 g rice
3 tablespoons olive oil
15 g salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika (hot)
10 g pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional)

1
Slice onion into half-rounds, as well as peppers.
2
Slice eggplant into stripes and season with some salt (leave eggplant about 15 minutes, and than squeeze them with your hands to extract bitter liquid).
3
Cut tomatoes into slices.
4
Cut French beans into 3-4 cm long pieces and blanche in hot water for few minutes.
5
Cut zucchini into slices.
6
Remove green peas from shucks.
7
Finely mince garlic.
8
Put olive oil in a pot and add following this order (each ingredient saute first for couple of minutes, one after another in the same pot not removing previous vegetable): onion, peppers, eggplant, garlic, tomato, French beans, green peas, and zucchini. Season it with salt, paprika, pepper, thyme and oregano (cumin).
9
When all ingredients are soft, and liquid evaporates (about 15 minutes) add rice, stir a bit and add water according to manufacturer manual (you may add some more salt). Cook until rice is done.
10
It must not bee too liquid, it must be sticky and dry; rice must almost fry.

390

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 g onions, 300 g tomatoes, 100 g bell peppers (red or green), 100 g eggplants, and more.

Yes, Djuvech (Bosnian Vegetables And Rice) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Djuvech (Bosnian Vegetables And Rice)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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