Ghiveci De Legume La Cuptor Oven Baked Vegetable Stew Recipes

GHIVECI---ROMANIAN VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

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

RUMANIAN (ROMANIAN) GHIVETCH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Layer the vegetables in an ungreased 3-4 quart casserole, sprinkling each layer with salt and pepper.
• Heat broth, olive oil and garlic in a small pan.
• Pour over the vegetables.
• Sprinkle with dill.
• Cover and bake until all vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.
• Let cool to lukewarm before serving.