Fragrant vegetable stew with herbs
7 servings
60 minutes
Fragrant vegetable stew with herbs is a traditional dish of Russian cuisine filled with vibrant colors and the freshness of natural ingredients. Historically, it originated as a simple peasant treat that allowed the use of seasonal vegetables and rich herbs. Its taste is delicate and slightly sweet due to carrots and tomatoes, with a hint of spiciness from black pepper. Cauliflower and cabbage add juiciness and softness to the stew, while zucchini and bell peppers provide a subtle summer freshness. It is prepared without water, allowing the vegetables to retain their texture and reveal their flavor naturally. It pairs wonderfully with fresh bread and can be a side dish for meat or a light dinner on its own. Sprinkled with herbs, it becomes not only tasty but also aesthetically pleasing, awakening the appetite and creating coziness.
1
Chop the onion finely. Grate the carrot on a medium grater. Break the cauliflower into florets. Shred the white cabbage. Cut the zucchini into cubes. Remove seeds from the pepper and cut into cubes. Cut the tomatoes into cubes. Chop the greens finely.
- Onion: 150 g
- Carrot: 150 g
- Cauliflower: 300 g
- White cabbage: 400 g
- Zucchini: 400 g
- Sweet pepper: 300 g
- Tomatoes: 200 g
- Green: to taste
2
Fry the onion in vegetable oil. Add the carrot and sauté lightly. Add the vegetables (all except tomatoes or tomato paste) and simmer for about 10 minutes (no water needed).
- Vegetable oil: to taste
- Onion: 150 g
- Carrot: 150 g
- White cabbage: 400 g
- Cauliflower: 300 g
- Zucchini: 400 g
- Sweet pepper: 300 g
- Potato: 350 g
3
Then add tomatoes/paste, spices, and simmer until ready. Sprinkle the finished stew with herbs.
- Tomatoes: 200 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Green: to taste