Chickpea and Eggplant Mediterranean Stew
Chickpea and Eggplant Mediterranean Stew brings together tender chickpeas, silky eggplant, and sweet tomatoes in a herb-laced broth with oregano and thyme. The olive oil gives it a rich, rounded flavor, while a touch of cayenne adds gentle warmth. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or as a comforting meatless main when you want something hearty yet light.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chickpea and Eggplant Mediterranean Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion to the hot oil and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add parsley and garlic; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- 4
Add shredded carrot; stir frequently for 1 to 2 minutes.
- 5
Add cubed eggplant and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 6
Pour in chickpeas and tomatoes.
- 7
Add broth, oregano, thyme, and cayenne pepper.
- 8
Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- 9
Reduce the heat and simmer until the stew thickens and the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- 10
Add more broth if needed.
- 11
Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 546.97 kcal High 27%
- Protein 20.46 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 77.87 g 28%
- Total Fat 18.31 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 2.49 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.59 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 677.91 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 18.86 g Good Source 67%
- Total Sugars 19.99 g --
- Added Sugars 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 138.19 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 6.2 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 914.04 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 764.13 mcg Good Source 85%
- Vitamin C 31.72 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chickpea and Eggplant Mediterranean Stew is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Dried Garbanzo Beans, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 546.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chickpea and Eggplant Mediterranean Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Dried Garbanzo Beans, Dried Oregano, Dried Thyme. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chickpea and Eggplant Mediterranean Stew?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 546.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chickpea and Eggplant Mediterranean Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Chickpea and Eggplant Mediterranean Stew healthy?
- Chickpea and Eggplant Mediterranean Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 546.97 calories and 20.46 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 677.91 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.49 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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