(or canned chickpeas rinsed and drained)14.5-ounce4 servings

Mediterranean Eggplant Stew

By Urvashi Pitre

4 Servings

Easy

Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Difficulty: Easy

Total Time: 7 Minutes and 30 Seconds

Cooking Technique: Instant Pot, Saute

Diet: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Nut Free

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp minced fresh garlic
4 cups peeled, diced eggplant
1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, (or canned chickpeas rinsed and drained)
1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5-ounce
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup stemmed, seeded, and roughly chopped bell pepper
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, for garnish

This hearty vegetable stew cooks so fast that you really need to use cooked or canned chickpeas to ensure that everything cooks at the same time. Cooking the chickpeas a second time (in the Instant Pot) softens them so that they are just perfect in this dish. Feel free to substitute other cooked beans such as cannellini beans, navy beans, or pinto beans if you prefer.

INSTRUCTIONS

Select Sauté (High) on the Instant Pot. When the pot is hot, pour in the oil and add the garlic. Cook for 30 Seconds or until the garlic sizzles. Stir in the eggplant, chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Select Cancel.
Secure the lid on the pot. Close the pressure-release valve. Select Pressure Cook/Manual and set the pot at High Pressure for 2 Minutes. At the end of the cooking time, allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 5 Minutes and then release any remaining pressure. Garnish with the basil and serve.

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About the chef

Urvashi Pitre

Urvashi Pitre is a renowned cookbook author, blogger, and tech enthusiast who specializes in creating recipes that bring people together. Her passion for food began in her childhood home, where meals were a shared experience of love and community. With a background in client services and entrepreneurial ventures, Pitre has written several highly-rated cookbooks, focusing on simplifying cooking with gadgets like the Instant Pot and air fryer. She’s celebrated for her ability to deliver delicious, easy-to-follow recipes for home cooks.

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