Turlu Turkish vegetable stew
A big pot of summer vegetables slow cooked in olive oil and tomato, best eaten warm with bread or rice.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.06 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a wide pan. Cook the onions for 8 minutes until soft and golden. Add the garlic for 1 minute.
8 min - 2
Add the potatoes, carrots and aubergine and stir for 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the tomato purée, tomatoes, water and oregano. Bring to the boil.
- 4
Add the courgettes, beans and peppers. Cover and simmer for 35 minutes until every vegetable is soft but still holds its shape.
35 min - 5
Leave to cool for 10 minutes, which brings out the flavour. Scatter with parsley to serve.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.