Chickpea and Eggplant Stew
A hearty MENA dish with chickpeas and roasted eggplant.

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Ingredients
- 2 eggplant (cubed)
- 400 g chickpeas (canned, drained)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin (ground)
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked)
- 400 g tomatoes (canned, diced)
- 500 ml vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
- 2
Toss eggplant with 1 tbsp olive oil, roast for 20 minutes.
- 3
Heat remaining olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- 4
Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
- 5
Stir in cumin and paprika, cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add tomatoes and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
- 7
Add chickpeas and roasted eggplant, simmer for 20 minutes.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper.
- 9
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
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