Persian Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Stew with Turmeric and Garlic

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A comforting vegetarian stew featuring slow-roasted eggplant and tomatoes simmered with garlic and turmeric for deep, layered flavor. This Middle Eastern-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs ripe tomatoes, chopped, yellow onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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: 50 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 diced medium eggplants with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp salt on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and tender.
  2. Step 2: While eggplants roast, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large finely chopped yellow onion and sauté for 7 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Step 3: Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp turmeric powder to the onions. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 4 chopped medium ripe tomatoes, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 cup water to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until tomatoes break down.
  5. Step 5: Stir in the roasted eggplants and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes until the stew thickens and flavors meld.
  6. Step 6: Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm with rice or bread.

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