Mediterranean Chickpea Stew

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Chickpeas, eggplant, onions, tomatoes, and lots of olive oil stew together to create a traditional Mediterranean meal for your family. Serve with couscous, rice, pasta, or pita bread.

Submitted by Buckwheat Queen
Published on June 2, 2020
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 large red onion, chopped

  • 1 small bunch Italian parsley, minced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 small carrot, coarsely shredded

  • 1 small eggplant, cubed

  • 2 cups cooked, sodium-free chickpeas, drained

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • ½ cup vegetable broth, or more as needed

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion to the hot oil and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add parsley and garlic; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add shredded carrot; stir often for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cubed eggplant and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.

  2. Pour in chickpeas and tomatoes. Add broth, oregano, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Mix and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until stew has thickened and the vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes. Add more broth if necessary. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

326 Calories
17g Fat
37g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 326
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Sodium 125mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 12g 42%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 31mg 35%
Calcium 108mg 8%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 723mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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