🍲 Mediterranean Vegetable & Chickpea Stew
🥣 Ingredients (Serves ~4)
1 medium eggplant, cubed LEBANESE RECIPES+2onearabvegan.com+2
1 yellow bell pepper + 1 green bell pepper, roughly chopped LEBANESE RECIPES
1 medium red onion, chopped LEBANESE RECIPES
1–2 zucchinis, sliced LEBANESE RECIPES
3 cloves garlic, smashed onearabvegan.com
1 can (or ~1½ cups cooked) chickpeas onearabvegan.com
1 can (400 g) tomato sauce or chopped tomatoes LEBANESE RECIPES
1 tbsp dried herbs (oregano / mixed Mediterranean herbs) LEBANESE RECIPES
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped LEBANESE RECIPES
~½ cup vegetable stock (optional, for more liquid) onearabvegan.com
Olive oil, salt & pepper to taste onearabvegan.com
👩🍳 Instructions
Roast the Vegetables
Preheat your oven to ~220 °C. onearabvegan.com
Toss eggplant, bell peppers, zucchini, and onion with a little olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs. LEBANESE RECIPES
Roast on a baking tray for about 20–25 minutes until vegetables soften but don’t turn mushy. onearabvegan.com
Cook the Stew
Transfer the roasted vegetables to a large pot. onearabvegan.com
Add garlic (smashed), tomato sauce (or chopped tomatoes), and chickpeas. LEBANESE RECIPES+1
Add vegetable stock if needed (to adjust consistency). onearabvegan.com
Simmer on medium heat for 5–10 minutes, stirring gently to combine flavors. onearabvegan.com
Finish
Stir in the chopped parsley. LEBANESE RECIPES
Taste and adjust salt & pepper if needed.
Serve
Serve hot.
Goes well with crusty bread, couscous, or a side salad.
💚 Health & Nutrition Benefits
Eggplant & Bell Peppers: High in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
Chickpeas: Great plant-protein and fiber source.
Tomatoes: Rich in lycopene and vitamin C.
Olive Oil: Healthy monounsaturated fats, heart-friendly.
Herbs & Garlic: Anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting.
✅ Healthy Tips
Use extra-virgin olive oil for best flavor and nutrients.
Feel free to add other veggies (like carrots or spinach) to increase variety.
For a creamier stew, blend part of the chickpeas before adding them.
Make extra — this stew tastes even better the next day
