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Vegan Pepper Stew (Tocană de Ardei de Post)

An aromatic and comforting stew made with roasted peppers, garlic, and tomatoes — simple, plant-based, and full of flavor.

Ingredients
    For the vegan stew:
  • 5-6 bell peppers (or as desired)
  • 1 large onion (or 2 smaller ones)
  • 4-5 garlic cloves
  • 3-4 ripe tomatoes (or canned tomatoes)
  • 100 ml tomato juice
  • ½ glass of water (approx. 100 ml)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Oil for frying
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare the peppers:

    • Wash the peppers in cold water and dry them well with a towel.
    • Fry them in hot oil with a pinch of salt until nicely browned on all sides.
    • Remove them into a bowl and cover with a plate — this will help them steam and peel easily later.

  2. 2
    Prepare the tomato base:

    • Finely chop the onion and garlic.
    • Score the tomatoes with a cross cut and pour boiling water over them for 1–2 minutes.
    • Peel off the skins and dice the tomatoes.
    • If you don’t have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes instead.

  3. 3
    Cook the base sauce:

    • Sauté the onion and garlic in a little oil until lightly golden.
    • Add the chopped tomatoes and 100 ml of tomato juice.
    • Season with salt and let simmer for a few minutes until the sauce starts to reduce.

  4. 4
    Add the peppers:
      • Peel the fried peppers (they should peel easily after steaming).
      • Add them to the tomato sauce along with ½ glass of water.
      • Season with salt and pepper, then let simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes, or until the sauce is well reduced.
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