Turlu( Turkish vegetable stew)

zucchini

🥗Healthier: yellow squash

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Yellow squash offers a similar texture and flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while still providing a neutral flavor.

Soak navy beans overnight.

Cook navy beans in a pressure cooker for 1-3 minutes or boil for about 1.5 hours, or substitute with canned beans.

Peel and cut carrots at an angle, roll them a quarter turn, and cut again for larger chunks.

Chop an onion in half and slice it thinly.

Cut celeriac in half, then lengthwise and widthwise for large chunks.

Cut potatoes into large pieces, similar to celeriac.

Mince garlic using a microplane or other tool.

Heat a pan on medium heat and add 1/2 cup of olive oil.

Add sliced onions to the pan and fry until browned, about 5 minutes, keeping an eye on them.

Add minced garlic to the pan and stir until fragrant.

Add the spice blend to the pan and mix with the garlic and onions immediately.

Add all the prepared vegetables to the pan quickly to prevent burning.

Add tomato sauce and enough water or stock to cover the vegetables.

Bring to medium heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes.

Test for doneness by poking a thick vegetable; it should come out cleanly without resistance.

Add the cooked navy beans to the pot.

For a thicker sauce, strain out some liquid and reduce it by half.

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