Ghiveci – Moldovan vegetable stew

Ingredients

• 1 aubergine, about 400 g
• 1 courgette, about 300 g
• 2 red peppers
• 2 carrots
• 1 onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 500 g chopped tomatoes
• 4 tbsp oil
• 1 dl water
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• salt and pepper

Method

1. 1Chop vegetables into pieces and finely chop garlic.
2. 2Sauté onion and carrot in oil for 5 minutes. Add aubergine and peppers and cook for 8 minutes.
3. 3Add courgette, garlic, tomatoes and water. Simmer covered for 25 minutes then uncovered for 10 minutes until rich.
4. 4Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with bread if desired.