Spiced Turkish Chickpea Stew with Roasted Eggplant

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

A hearty, fragrant stew combining tender chickpeas and smoky roasted eggplant simmered in a tomato and paprika sauce with warm Middle Eastern spices. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, eggplant, olive oil 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

• 2 cups, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 large, about 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes eggplant
• 4 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp ground paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 14-oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Toss 1 lb cubed eggplant with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp salt on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and tender.
2. Step 2: While the eggplant roasts, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp ground paprika, and 1 tsp ground cumin, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 14-oz can crushed tomatoes, 1 cup vegetable broth, 2 cups drained chickpeas, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Step 4: Fold the roasted eggplant into the stew and cook for 5 more minutes to meld flavors. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
5. Step 5: Serve the stew hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over each portion.