Rumanian (sic) Mixed Vegetables (Ghiveci)

Ingredients

  • 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 8 oz green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive or vegetable oil
  • 4 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups cauliflowerettes
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 tsp ground marjoram
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 1 inch water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add potatoes, carrots and beans. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes; drain. Cook and stir onions and garlic in oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until almost tender. Add tomatoes, cauliflowerettes, celery, salt, thyme, marjoram and pepper. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Place potato mixture in greased 3-quart casserole. Spread half the tomato mixture over top. Layer zucchini and green pepper over tomato mixture. Cover and cook in 350 F oven until vegetables are tender, 50 to 60 minutes.