Herb-Roasted Mediterranean Chickpea and Eggplant Bowl

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Roasted eggplant and chickpeas tossed with fresh herbs and lemon, served over fluffy couscous for a vibrant Mediterranean vegetarian bowl. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs eggplant, canned chickpeas drained and rinsed, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 360 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 large cubed eggplant and 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway, until eggplant is tender and chickpeas are slightly crispy.
  2. Step 2: While vegetables roast, bring 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth to a boil in a small pot. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp lemon juice with 1 minced garlic clove and 1 tbsp olive oil. Toss this dressing with the roasted eggplant and chickpeas.
  4. Step 4: Combine the roasted chickpeas and eggplant mixture with the couscous and folded in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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