How to make Vegetable Stew (Assyrian Food)

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + vegetable bouillon

Homemade broth is lower in sodium and more flavorful.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a vibrant flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and sweetness.

Prepare the ingredients: peel and dice 1 large eggplant, 4 small yellow potatoes, and 1 onion; peel and dice 3 large tomatoes; dice 1 green capsicum; and chop 1 cup of parsley.

In a large pot, heat 4 tablespoons of light olive oil over medium heat.

Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in the diced eggplant and cook until slightly softened.

Add the diced potatoes, tomatoes, and green capsicum; mix well.

Incorporate 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper; stir to combine all ingredients.

Cook the mixture for a few minutes until everything is heated through.

Serve the vegetable stew with some white rice.

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