Hearty and flavorful, this Eggplant Lentil Stew will warm you up with minimal cooking time and effort. Tangy and sweet fire-roasted tomatoes, silky eggplant, and hearty red lentils that add a nice thickness are flavored with garlic, allspice, coriander, and cumin. This easy vegan stew is nutritious and ready to enjoy in less than 30 minutes.
You only need one pot to make this delicious vegan dish. To start, heat the olive oil and add the diced onions, cubed eggplants, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes, then stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the spices and cook 1 minute more. Stir in the fire-roasted tomatoes and red lentils. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Once at a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the eggplants are tender and the lentils are cooked. Serve with dairy-free yogurt or sour cream (if vegan), naan bread, and fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!
To make the Eggplant Lentil Stew, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat 4 tablespoons olive oil and add 2 cubed eggplants, 1 diced onion, and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes.
Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes.
Add ½ teaspoon allspice, 1 teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon cumin, and ½ teaspoon black pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add 2 cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes, 2 cups red lentils, and 4 cups water. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook for about 15 minutes or until the lentils are cooked and the eggplants are tender.
Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and salt to taste.
Serve with yogurt or sour cream and chopped fresh parsley!
This Eggplant Lentil Stew is a perfect weeknight dinner that is flavorful, healthy, and delicious. The combination of eggplants, fire-roasted tomatoes, and red lentils makes for a balanced plant-based dish, perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and even carnivores who want to incorporate more meatless meals into their diets. Made it? Let us know how you liked it, and tag a photo @cookmerecipes on Instagram!
Super easy and delish! Made it for my kids' dinner.
Superb meal! I made the stew when friends came over, and we all loved it. The flavors blended perfectly, and it was quick to prepare. Will definitely cook it again!
Tasty, quick meal
Yummy!
Yo, this Eggplant Lentil Stew is just awesome! I whipped it up last night after a long day and it totally hit the spot. Super easy and delish, plus it made my place smell great. Can't believe it's vegan! Big thanks for this recipe!
Exceptional! My kids love this stew. It's quick to make, and we had leftovers for lunch today. Perfect for busy weeknights!
So creamy, love it!
This stew was a game changer. I whipped it up in no time. Love the flavors.
Man, this Eggplant Lentil Stew is just the best. I whipped it up on a rainy Sunday for my fam, and we devoured it in no time. The flavors are on point, and it's so easy. Love how it warms you right up. For sure a keeper.
OMG! This Eggplant Lentil Stew is the bomb! Made it last night, and my kids devoured it! So easy and delish. Will def make again! #familymeal
Simply delicious stew!
This stew is amazing! I made it for my husband last night, and he couldn't stop raving about it. The flavors are fantastic, and it was so simple to prepare! Definitely our new favorite dish!
Amazing! Made this stew for my friends and it was a huge hit!!! So easy and soooo tasty. Love the flavors!
Another excellent recipe! Thanks for sharing.
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