Monastery Vegetable Stew | Traditional Bulgarian cooking | How To Make

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: turnips

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers a higher smoke point.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth enhances flavor without additives.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: cucumbers

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Cucumbers provide crunch and freshness.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers; cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Mix in zucchini and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and add chopped tomatoes.

Season with bay leaves, paprika, black pepper, and salt.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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