Braised Chickpea and Eggplant Stew with Smoked Paprika

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A hearty Mediterranean-inspired stew combining tender eggplant and chickpeas braised in a smoky tomato sauce infused with paprika and garlic. This Mediterranean-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs eggplant, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut 1 medium eggplant into 1-inch cubes. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the eggplant cubes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until the eggplant is softened and starting to brown.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for 4 minutes until the onion is translucent and garlic fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tsp smoked paprika and 1 tsp ground cumin, cooking for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  4. Step 4: Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 15 oz drained chickpeas, and 1 cup vegetable broth. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cover, cooking for 20 minutes until the sauce thickens and flavors meld.
  5. Step 5: Remove the lid and increase heat to medium-high. Cook uncovered for 5 more minutes to reduce excess liquid.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley just before serving to add brightness.

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