Ghiveci calugaresti (Monastic vegetables)

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A sort of Romanian ratatouille.

Ingredients

• 1 small cauliflower, broken into florets
• 3 medium tomatoes, quartered
• 2 medium carrots, scraped and sliced crossways, 2.5 cm thick
• 1 leek, cut into 2.5 cm slices
• ¼ cabbage, sliced
• 2 green peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 medium aubergine, peeled and cut crossways into 1 cm slices
• 225 g small french beans, cut in half
• 225 g peas
• 225 g okra (optional)
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 150 ml oil
• Seasoning

Mise en place

• Pre-heat the oven to 180° C (350° F - gas 4)

Method

1. Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
2. Mix all of the ingredients and place in the dish.
3. Bake for 45-60 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Variations

If you like, add garlic, herbs and spices, but it is not traditional to do so.