Cumin-Spiced Eggplant and Tomato Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A hearty, slow-simmered stew featuring eggplant and tomatoes with warm cumin notes. This Middle Eastern recipe (vegetarian, gluten-free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs eggplant, tomatoes, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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

• 2 medium, cubed 1/2 inch eggplant
• 2 cups, diced tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and toast for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Add cubed eggplant and diced tomatoes, stirring to combine. Pour in chicken stock, then season with salt and black pepper.
5. Step 5: Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes until eggplant is tender.
6. Step 6: Stir in fresh parsley and serve hot.