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Ladera (Cypriot vegetable stew)

Ladera is the Cypriot summer vegetable stew, slowly simmered in plenty of olive oil. Courgettes, aubergine and peppers melt into a tomato sauce, making a gentle, generous vegetarian dish that is enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

281 kcal per serving

Protein
4.3 g
Carbohydrates
14.2 g
of which sugars
12.3 g
Fat
21.2 g
Fiber
7.5 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Cut the courgettes and aubergine into large cubes, the peppers into strips, the onion into half-rings and the garlic into thin slivers.
  2. Heat half the oil in a large casserole and brown the aubergine over medium heat for 5 minutes, then set it aside.
  3. Add the rest of the oil and sauté the onion and garlic for 3 minutes, without colouring them.
  4. Add the peppers and courgettes, season with salt and pepper, then let them sweat for 5 minutes with the lid on.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano and sugar, then return the aubergine to the pan.
  6. Pour in the water, cover and simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the vegetables are tender and the sauce is thick.
  7. Adjust the seasoning, sprinkle with chopped parsley if you have some, and let it rest at least 15 minutes before serving.

Variations and tips

Potato version. Add 2 diced potatoes with the courgettes for a more filling dish.

Using what is available here. Courgettes and aubergines are sold everywhere; the dish stays the same.

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