Mediterranean Vegetable Stew Recipe
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Mediterranean Vegetable Stew

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
"A Mediterranean diet has been shown to relieve arthritis pain. Serve over polenta, rice or pasta."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (31)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 generous servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped green pepper
  • 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 small eggplant, unpeeled, cut in 1- to 2-inch chunks
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped parsley

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat 1 Tb. oil. Saute onion and pepper until soft, about 10 minutes. Add 1 Tb. oil, garlic, mushrooms and eggplant. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is softened but not mushy, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, olives, chickpeas and rosemary. Simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley. Sprinkle feta cheese over stew if desired.

Footnotes

  • Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 222 | Total Fat: 8.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2006 by SANDRAMAC   view full review
Although I had to substitute kidney beans for the chickpeas, this came out great. One very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2007 by Deanna   view full review
Easy and tastes great. We had green peppers and egg plants coming out of our ears this year...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2006 by tangerine jellybean   view full review
This was delicious! I added in some peas and black beans because they were jsut lying around...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2006 by Deutchgirl   view full review
Really easy and flavorful. Used dried rosemary and parsley, omitted the pepper and added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2006 by extra citron   view full review
i didn't have any eggplant. so i used carrots and caulifower instead. a really awsome recipe,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2006 by keralucu Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very tasty and very easy to make. It made a filling but healthy vegetarian meal - I served it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2006 by ROSEW1   view full review
Great flavor but not a stew in my view. Tastes very much like Italian Caponata, but not stew.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2010 by Erin C   view full review
Great veggie meal! I served over whole wheat couscous and topped with a little feta. Added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by denise   view full review
WOW...this was really good. I am usually so lost when it comes to EGGPLANT...figured i would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by K. Serna   view full review
Delicious and easy to make. I served it with sun-dried tomato and garlic polenta, and it was a...

 

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