Eggplant and Chickpea Stew

How to Make Eggplant and Chickpea Stew

This tasty vegetarian entrée gets its unique flavor from the combination of garlic, onions and spices. These help you maximize flavor without adding as much salt.


5 min prep time


75 min cook time


4servings


1 ½ cups

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. 

  2. Add diced onions and garlic, and cook until onions are soft. 

  3. Stir in the eggplant, chickpeas, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. 

  4. Reduce heat to low, and cover the pot. Cook the stew for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until eggplant is very tender.

  5. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and add onion slices. Fry until golden, and remove from heat. 

  6. When stew is finished, place in serving bowls and top with fried onions and cilantro.

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Nutrition facts

4 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 ½ cups


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    270

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    7g

    9%

    • Saturated Fat
      0.5g

      3%

  • Cholesterol
    0mg

    0%

  • Sodium
    190mg

    8%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    43g

    16%

    • Dietary Fiber
      14g

      50%
    • Total Sugars
      13g

  • Protein
    10g

  • Potassium
    1016mg

    22%

Ingredients

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided)
4 tsp

yellow onion (1 diced and 1 sliced)
2 med

garlic (minced)
3 clove

eggplant (cubed)
1 lbs

chickpeas (garbanzo beans) (no-salt-added)
2 cup

cumin
1 tsp

ground cinnamon
1 tsp

ground coriander
1 tsp

canned tomatoes (no-salt added, diced or chopped)
28 oz

salt
1/4 tsp

black pepper
1/4 tsp

cilantro (freshly chopped)
1/4 cup