Italian Vegetable and Potato Stew
| Yield: | 6 Servings | 
| Categories: | Vegetarian, Vegan, Main Dishes, Stews | 
| 1 | lg | Eggplant; peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes | 
| 1 1/2 | tb | Fine sea salt | 
| 3 | tb | Olive oil or more as needed | 
| 1 | md | Onion; chopped | 
| 2 | Celery ribs, with leaves; chopped | |
| 1 | Green bell pepper; seeded and chopped | |
| 2 | Garlic cloves; minced | |
| 3 | md | Boiling potatoes; cut into 1/2-inch thick slices | 
| 1 | cn | Unsweetened tomatoes in puree (28 oz) | 
| 1 | c | Vegetable stock | 
| 1/8 | ts | Red pepper flakes; crushed | 
| 1/2 | c | Fresh basil; chopped, OR | 
| 1 | ts | Dried basil | 
| 1 | c | Mediterranean black olives; pitted and chopped | 
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