Z_eggplant And Chickpea Stew With Couscous Recipe 445 Recipes

Z_EGGPLANT AND CHICKPEA STEW WITH COUSCOUS RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• 1. In a large saucepan, whisk together the tomato sauce, cumin, curry powder, 1/2 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. 2. Stir in the tomatoes, onion, and eggplant and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the eggplant is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. 3. Add the chickpeas and cook, uncovered, until the chickpeas are heated through and the mixture has slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, prepare the couscous according to package directions. Serve the stew over the couscous. Top with cilantro and a dollop of yogurt, if desired.

EGGPLANT AND CHICKPEA STEW

Steps:

• Place a flameproof casserole or other large, wide pan over medium heat, and heat oil. Add onion, and sauté until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, coriander, cumin, paprika and salt.
• Add eggplant and stir until well-coated with oil and spices and beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add wine, and bring mixture to a simmer. Add tomatoes and chickpeas and stir well. Bring mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to as low as possible. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes.
• Allow stew to cool a bit, then serve warm, rather than piping hot. If desired, serve as a side dish with herbed and butterflied leg of lamb.