Sebze Bastisi (Vegetable Stew Turkish)
Ingredients
1 medium eggplant (about 1 lb)
4 Tbsp. butter or olive oil
2 onions; sliced
2 green peppers *
2 zucchini; sliced 1/4 thick
1 C. string beans
2 garlic cloves; crushed
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. sugar
salt
freshly ground pepper
1 C. beef broth
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley for garnish
Cooking Instructions
*Note: green peppers should be seeded and cut into strips. Cut eggplant into 1/4 slices, sprinkle with salt and set aside for 30 minutes. Wash off salt, drain and pat dry with paper towels. Heat 2 Tbls.. 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 minutes. 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.
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