Hearty Eggplant Stew - Easy Healthy Plant-Based Recipe

Name: Hearty Eggplant Stew - Easy Healthy Plant-Based Recipe
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant (about 1.5 lbs), diced into 1-inch cubes. Tip: Smaller to medium eggplants tend to have fewer seeds and a creamier texture. No need to salt and drain unless you prefer.; 1 large onion , chopped; 2 carrots , peeled and chopped; 2 celery stalks , chopped; 4-5 cloves garlic , minced; 1/2 cup fresh parsley , chopped, for garnish and flavor; 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas , rinsed and drained. Note: Rinsing helps reduce sodium. You can also use home-cooked chickpeas!; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes or tomato passata. Option: Use a no-sugar-added jarred marinara sauce for convenience.; 4 cups vegetable broth . Tip: Opt for low-sodium broth to control the salt content in your stew.; 2 tablespoons olive oil . Note: You can reduce this to 1 tablespoon or even use a splash of broth for a lighter, lower-oil version.; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference); 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for a deeper flavor); 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice or mild vinegar (like red wine vinegar) for brightness; Salt; freshly ground black pepper

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Ingredients

1 medium eggplant (about 1.5 lbs), diced into 1-inch cubes. Tip: Smaller to medium eggplants tend to have fewer seeds and a creamier texture. No need to salt and drain unless you prefer.
1 large onion , chopped
2 carrots , peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks , chopped
4-5 cloves garlic , minced
1/2 cup fresh parsley , chopped, for garnish and flavor
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas , rinsed and drained. Note: Rinsing helps reduce sodium. You can also use home-cooked chickpeas!
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes or tomato passata. Option: Use a no-sugar-added jarred marinara sauce for convenience.
4 cups vegetable broth . Tip: Opt for low-sodium broth to control the salt content in your stew.
2 tablespoons olive oil . Note: You can reduce this to 1 tablespoon or even use a splash of broth for a lighter, lower-oil version.
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for a deeper flavor)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice or mild vinegar (like red wine vinegar) for brightness
Salt
freshly ground black pepper