Ghiveci---Romanian Vegetable Stew Recipe

Name: Ghiveci---Romanian Vegetable Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large onions, chopped; 4 -5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced; 3 -4 medium bell peppers, seeded and chopped (any color); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I use olive oil.); 1 small cabbage, sliced thinly; 1 fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped or (14 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped and juices reserved; 2 cups water; 3 -4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 (12 ounce) package frozen peas; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 1 -2 teaspoon paprika; salt; pepper; Optional seasonal veggies; 1 large eggplant (cubed, salted, and rinsed); 1 large zucchini (sliced); 1 small head cauliflower (broken into flowerets); 1 kohlrabi (peeled and cubed)

Servings: persons

2 large onions, chopped
4 -5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
3 -4 medium bell peppers, seeded and chopped (any color)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I use olive oil.)
1 small cabbage, sliced thinly
1 fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped or (14 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped and juices reserved
2 cups water
3 -4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 (12 ounce) package frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon thyme
2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 -2 teaspoon paprika
salt
pepper
Optional seasonal veggies
1 large eggplant (cubed, salted, and rinsed)
1 large zucchini (sliced)
1 small head cauliflower (broken into flowerets)
1 kohlrabi (peeled and cubed)

1
Heat the oil in a large stewpot or Dutch oven.
2
Add the onion, carrots, and peppers. Saute over medium heat until onions are transparent. (About 5 minutes).
3
Add garlic, potatoes, and cabbage. If using kohlrabi add it now. Saute for about 3 minutes.
4
Add water and tomatoes, salt and pepper, and thyme and paprika. Bring to a boil.
5
Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are almost tender.
6
Add the other optional veggies (eggplant etc.) of your choice. Return to a boil, cover and simmer.
7
Simmer, covered for about 20 more minutes or until the vegetables are soft and flavors have blended.
8
Add frozen peas, fresh herbs, and lemon juice. Cook for five minutes with the cover on.
9
Serve hot with rice. This is a treat!

437

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

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large onions, chopped, 4 -5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced, 3 -4 medium bell peppers, seeded and chopped (any color), 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Ghiveci---Romanian Vegetable Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Ghiveci---Romanian Vegetable Stew

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