Hearty Ukrainian Vegetable Stew with Zucchini – Easy & Flavorful! #cooking #recipe

beets

🥗Healthier: carrots

💰Cheaper: red cabbage

Carrots provide sweetness and color while being less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried or frozen herbs are more accessible and last longer.

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 carrots and sweet red peppers, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Incorporate diced potatoes and zucchinis, stirring well to combine.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves, bringing to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Stir in chopped cabbage and diced tomatoes, cooking for an additional 10 minutes.

Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with additional herbs if desired.

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