Top 3 Bulgarian Vegetable Dishes

Bob chorba is a soup prepared with Bulgarian varieties of white and kidney beans, onions, peppers, tomatoes, carrots, and mint. Additional ingredients include bell peppers, paprika, potatoes, and meat, but the soup can be made with almost any available ingredient. Particularly popular is the bob chorba po manastirski, a monastery-style version of this soup that was prepared in many of Bulgarian monasteries and is completely vegetarian. This simple soup is one of Bulgaria's national dishes and its meatless version is traditionally served on Christmas Eve. Bob chorba is traditionally served hot in earthenware bowls, and it is recommended to garnish it with chopped parsley or grated cheese.Expand

This traditional stew or casserole is typical of Balkan cuisine, and it carries the name of the clay or earthenware pot in which it is traditionally prepared - guvech. Bulgarian guvech stems from the Turkish word güveç (meaning earthenware pot) and suggests the specialty’s Turkish origins. It usually consists of a variety of seasonal vegetables, meat, spices, and herbs that are simmered for hours, resulting in a flavor-packed dish with a unique, earthy aroma. Typical vegetables used for the preparation of this dish include potatoes, eggplants, peppers, tomatoes, onions, carrots, zucchini, peas, and okra, while the selection of spices and herbs usually includes pepper, paprika, mint, parsley, and garlic. Common additions to the specialty include eggs and mushrooms, and although the dish is typically prepared with meat (pork, beef, chicken, or lamb), some versions call for using fish or making a meatless guvech. There are numerous varieties of guvech known by slightly different names throughout the Balkan countries, Turkey, and the Middle East. In Bulgaria, guvech is traditionally enjoyed while steaming hot, accompanied by a bowl of shopska salad, bread, and a glass of full-bodied red wine on the side.Expand

Translated as a mixture of different things, this traditional Bulgarian dish is prepared with eggs and typical summer vegetables such as tomatoes and peppers. Other ingredients include sautéed onions, salt, pepper, and Bulgarian white cheese. There is also a winter variety of the dish that is usually made with frozen roasted peppers. Mish-mash is typically served alongside crispy slices of bread or toast, and is enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Although the origins of the dish are not familiar, it is an integral part of traditional Bulgarian cuisine.Expand