Chickpea and Eggplant Greek Stew with Tomato and Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

A hearty vegetarian stew combining tender eggplant, protein-rich chickpeas, and fresh Mediterranean herbs simmered in a rich tomato sauce. This Greek-inspired vegetarian recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs eggplant, diced into 1-inch cubes, olive oil, onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Ingredients

• 1 large (about 1 lb) eggplant, diced into 1-inch cubes
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup water or vegetable broth

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp dried oregano to the pot, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 large diced eggplant (about 1 lb) and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the eggplant softens and begins to brown.
4. Step 4: Pour in 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 1 cup water or vegetable broth, 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let stew gently simmer for 25-30 minutes until flavors meld and the eggplant is tender.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp olive oil. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve warm.