Sebze bastisi (vegetable stew - turkish)

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Med. eggplant (about 1 lb)
4tablespoonsButter or olive oil
2Onions; sliced
2Green peppers *
2Zucchini; sliced 1/4\" thick
1cupString beans; in 1 1/2\" pcs
2Garlic cloves; crushed
2tablespoonsChopped parsley
½teaspoonSugar
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1cupBeef broth
2tablespoonsChopped parsley for garnish

Directions

*Note: Green peppers should be seeded and cut into strips.

Cut eggplant into ¼" slices, sprinkle with salt and set aside for 30 min. Wash off salt, drain and pat dry with paper towels. Heat 2 T.

butter in a skillet. Add the eggplant slices and fry until browned on both sides. Transfer to a baking dish. Fry the onions and peppers in the remaining butter for 3 min. Add the zucchini and beans and fry for 2 more min, stirring frequently. Place the veggies on top of the eggplant. Add garlic, parsley, sugar, pepper salt, and beef broth.

Cover and place in a 350 oven for 1 hour. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

FROM: DEBORAH AKYUREK (DNJS60B)