Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil - ¼ cup; Red onion, chopped - 1 large; Italian parsley, minced - 1 small bunch; Garlic, minced - 2 cloves; Carrot, coarsely shredded - 1 small; Eggplant, cubed - 1 small; Cooked, sodium-free chickpeas, drained - 2 cups; Cherry tomatoes, halved - 1 cup; Vegetable broth, or more as needed - ½ cup; Dried oregano - 1 tablespoon; Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon; Cayenne pepper - ½ teaspoon; Salt and ground black pepper to taste - ½ teaspoon

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Ingredients for - Mediterranean Chickpea Stew

1. Extra-virgin olive oil - ¼ cup

2. Red onion, chopped - 1 large

3. Italian parsley, minced - 1 small bunch

4. Garlic, minced - 2 cloves

5. Carrot, coarsely shredded - 1 small

6. Eggplant, cubed - 1 small

7. Cooked, sodium-free chickpeas, drained - 2 cups

8. Cherry tomatoes, halved - 1 cup

9. Vegetable broth, or more as needed - ½ cup

10. Dried oregano - 1 tablespoon

11. Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon

12. Cayenne pepper - ½ teaspoon

13. Salt and ground black pepper to taste - ½ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Mediterranean Chickpea Stew

1. Stage

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion to the hot oil and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add parsley and garlic; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add shredded carrot; stir often for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cubed eggplant and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.

2. Stage

Pour in chickpeas and tomatoes. Add broth, oregano, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Mix and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until stew has thickened and the vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes. Add more broth if necessary. Season with salt and pepper.