Sebze Bastisi (Vegetable Stew) Recipe

?Sebze bastisi is a traditional Turkish stew made with a variety of vegetables. It is usually made with potatoes, carrots, peas, tomatoes, and green beans. Other vegetables that may be used in the stew include celery, onion, and garlic. The stew is typically flavored with a variety of spices, including paprika, cumin, and black pepper.

 1 Med. eggplant (about 1 lb)
 4 tb Butter or olive oil
 2 Onions; sliced
 2 Green peppers *
 2 Zucchini; sliced 1/4" thick
 1 c String beans; in 1 1/2" pcs
 2 Garlic cloves; crushed
 2 tb Chopped parsley
 ½ ts Sugar
 ground pepper
 1 c Beef broth
 2 tb Chopped parsley for garnish

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Cut eggplant into 1/4" 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