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Vegetable Stew (Ghiveci)

Name: Vegetable Stew (Ghiveci)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 2 large onions; 2 carrots; 2 bell peppers (red and yellow); 1 large eggplant; 2 zucchinis; 200 g green beans; 2 medium potatoes; 4 large tomatoes or 300 g canned tomatoes; 100 g peas; 4 tbsp oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 bay leaves; a few sprigs of fresh parsley

A traditional Romanian vegetable stew, colorful and aromatic, often eaten warm or cold.

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Servings

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Prep

30 min

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Cook

40 min

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Total

1 h 10 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌱Vegan🥗Vegetarian✝️Orthodox fasting🐟Pescatarian🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

2 kg vegetable stew (for 6 servings)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 3-4 days refrigerated, flavor improves next day.

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Freezer

Can be frozen for 3-4 months, thaw gradually.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 350 g)

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Calories

150 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

4 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Fresh bread or polenta

🥂Telemea or feta cheese

🥂Traditional pickles

🥂Dry white wine

💡Variations

With meat: add pork or chicken pieces for meat version.

Baked: bake at 180°C for golden crust.

With herbs: add thyme and oregano for Mediterranean aroma.