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vegan dish with beans

Eggplant Bean Stew 

This eggplant bean stew is a delicious, hearty and cozy meal that’s also super easy to make. Serve it with a chunk of your favorite crusty bread for a very satisfying lunch or light dinner!
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Course: Stew
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 388kcal

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 lb (450 g) eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes
  • ½ tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 cans (14 oz / 400 g) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup (125 ml) water
  • A handful fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and frye the onion for 3-4 minutes or until it becomes transparent.
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1 medium onion
  • Add the garlic and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant.
    2 large garlic cloves
  • Next, add the eggplant cubes to the skillet and sprinkle them with salt. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the eggplant becomes golden-brown.
    1 lb eggplant
    ½ teaspoon salt
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, cannellini beans and water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
    1 can (14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes
    ½ tablespoon dried oregano
    2 cans (14 oz / 400 g) cannellini beans
    ½ cup water
  • Adjust the seasoning to taste, garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite crusty bread.
    A handful fresh parsley

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 1611mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 9mg