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Moroccan Eggplant Stew

Moroccan Eggplant Stew
This Moroccan eggplant stew also features potatoes, tomatoes, and tomatillos smothered in Moroccan spices for a hearty plant-based dish bursting with flavor!
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, (extra-virgin)
  • 1 large onion, (minced)
  • 2 cups diced eggplant, (any variety)
  • 2 medium gold potatoes, (diced)
  • ¼ pound pineapple tomatillos or tomatillos, (husks removed — if using full-sized tomatillos, dice them)
  • 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Ras el Hanout, (Moroccan spice blend or curry powder)
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 large tomatoes, (peeled, seeded, and diced)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • cups low-sodium vegetable broth , (or water)

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a stock pot over medium heat.
    3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Add the minced onion and cook, stirring often, until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
    1 large onion
  • Add the diced eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes or until the eggplant begins to soften.
    2 cups diced eggplant
  • Add the diced potatoes, tomatillos, garlic, Ras el Hanout, cayenne, and salt. Mix well, then cook, stirring often, for another 3 minutes.
    2 medium gold potatoes, ¼ pound pineapple tomatillos or tomatillos, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon Ras el Hanout, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth or water, then stir to combine.
    4 large tomatoes, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • Bring everything to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Notes

This recipe is for 4 servings of Moroccan eggplant and vegetable stew.
If you don't have Ras el Hanot, substitute curry powder.
If fresh tomatoes aren't in season, you can use a 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes (with juice) and reduce the amount of broth/water to 1 cup.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Moroccan Eggplant Stew
Serving Size
 
1 bowl
Amount per Serving
Calories
223
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.5
g
8
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5.6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3.9
g
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
361
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
1041
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
 
28
g
9
%
Fiber
 
7
g
28
%
Sugar
 
10.3
g
11
%
Protein
 
4.4
g
9
%
Net carbs
 
21
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.