🇷🇴 Romanian Cuisine

Ghiveci

Romanian Vegetable Stew

Prep Time 30 min

Servings 8

Difficulty Easy

Calories 186 kcal

A colorful medley of over a dozen vegetables slow-simmered in tomato sauce until meltingly tender — Romania's ratatouille.

Ingredients

1 Sauté onions in oil until translucent. Add carrots and potatoes, cook 5 min.
2 Add all remaining vegetables, tomato paste, and chopped tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
3 Add enough water to barely cover. Stir gently.
4 Cover and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 1.5 hours, or simmer on stovetop, until all vegetables are very tender.
5 Adjust seasoning and let rest 15 min.
6 Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with fresh parsley.

Did You Know?

The word "ghiveci" comes from the Turkish "güveç" (earthenware pot), reflecting both the cooking vessel and the Ottoman origin of the dish.