🍲 Mediterranean Vegetable & Chickpea Stew

🍲 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. Finish

    • Stir in the chopped parsley. LEBANESE RECIPES

    • Taste and adjust salt & pepper if needed.

  4. 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

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