🍲 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