Harissa-Spiced Eggplant and Lentil Stew

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A rich Moroccan-inspired stew featuring tender eggplant, protein-packed lentils, and smoky harissa spice, served with warm flatbread. This Moroccan-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 85 minutes, pairs eggplant, green lentils, harissa paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, 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: 40 min Cook: 45 min Serves 6 Moroccan cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 1 large diced eggplant (1-inch cubes) with 1.5 tsp salt and 1 tbsp olive oil. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  2. Step 2: In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, and 1 tbsp harissa paste. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup green lentils, 4 chopped tomatoes (roughly diced), and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
  4. Step 4: Stir in roasted eggplant and 1/2 tsp salt. Simmer for 10 minutes until flavors meld. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with warm pita bread.

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