Rumanian Mixed Vegetables - Ghiveci Recipe

this Is The National Dish Of Rumania, And It Is Traditionally Cooked In A Special Casserole Called A "guvens."

2 Medium Potatoes, Cut Into 1/2-inch Cubes
2 Medium Carrots, Sliced
8 Ounces Green Beans, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces
2 Medium Onions, Chopped
2 Cloves Garlic, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil Or Vegetable Oil
4 Medium Tomatoes, Chopped
2 Cups Cauliflower Florets
1 Stalk Celery, Sliced
2 Teaspoons Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Dried Thyme Leaves
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Marjoram
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Medium Zucchini, Sliced
1 Medium Green Bell Pepper, Chopped

heat 1 Inch Water To Boiling In 3-quart Saucepan. Add Potatoes, Carrots And Beans. Heat To Boiling; Reduce Heat. Cover And Simmer 10 Minutes; Drain. Cook And Stir Onions And Garlic In Oil In Skillet Over Medium Heat Until Almost Tender. Add Tomatoes, Cauliflower Florets, Celery, Salt, Thyme, Marjoram And Pepper. Cover And Cook 5 Minutes.

place Potato Mixture In Greased 3-quart Casserole. Spread Half The Tomato Mixture Over Top. Layer Zucchini And Green Pepper Over Tomato Mixture. Top With Remaining Tomato Mixture. Cover And Bake At 350 Degrees F Until Vegetables Are Tender, 50 To 60 Minutes.