Eggplant and Kidney Bean Stew

Anastasia

5 years ago

I love eggplant and I love Kidney beans so what can be easier than to make this simple but delicious eggplant and Kidney bean stew?

This stew is even more flavorful and satisfying when served over mashed potatoes. Bean, eggplant and potato combo is so comforting and makes a perfect meal when the temperature outside starts to drop. You can make this recipe as a meal prep and enjoy it throughout the week.

If using dried beans cook them first.

Heat oil in a large shallow pan over medium heat. Throw in cumin seeds. After they become fragrant add onion and cook until soft and translucent. Then add garlic and stir for a minute.

Now add diced eggplant and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Finally stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, herbs and spices. Cook for 5 minutes.

Pour vegetable stock and let everything simmer for 15 minutes.

In 15 minutes add cooked beans and simmer for another 5 minutes until all the flavors combine.

Serve with side dish of your choice.

Eggplant and Kidney Bean Stew

★★★★★

5 from 2 reviews

Hearty and comforting eggplant and Kidney bean stew.

Author: Anastasia
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 4
Category: Main course
Cuisine: International, Vegan

Ingredients

1 C dried Kidney beans
2 medium eggplant (500g/1lb), diced
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 1/2 C vegetable stock or water
salt and black pepper to taste
oil for cooking

Instructions

If using dried beans cook them first.
Heat oil in a large shallow pan over medium heat. Throw in cumin seeds. After they become fragrant add onion and cook until soft and translucent. Then add garlic and stir for a minute.
Now add diced eggplant and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Finally stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, herbs and spices. Cook for 5 minutes.
Pour vegetable stock and let everything simmer for 15 minutes.
In 15 minutes add cooked beans and simmer for another 5 minutes until all the flavors combine.
Serve with side dish of your choice.