Best 7 Freekeh Eggplant Stew Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and hearty dish that combines the goodness of freekeh with the richness of eggplant? Look no further than the delectable freekeh eggplant stew. This traditional Lebanese dish is a delightful symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will tantalize your taste buds. With its perfect balance of spices and the tender fusion of freekeh and eggplant, this stew is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

COZY EGGPLANT STEW



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This hearty eggplant stew is made with a spiced tomato base, chickpeas and spinach. Packed with flavor and perfect for a weeknight dinner!

Provided by Alissa Saenz

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 pounds eggplant, (cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 large onion, (diced)
5 garlic cloves, (minced)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes ((or to taste))
2 cups vegetable broth
2 (14 ounce or 400 gram) cans diced tomatoes
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 (14 ounce or 400 gram) can chickpeas, (drained and rinsed)
4 ounces fresh spinach, (roughly chopped)
Salt and pepper, (to taste)

Steps:

  • Coat the bottom of a large pot with the oil and place it over medium heat.
  • Give the oil a minute to heat up, then add the eggplant and onion. Give everything a stir to coat the veggies evenly with the oil.
  • Cook the eggplant and onion for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the eggplant is very tender.
  • Add the garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and cook everything for about a minute, until the garlic becomes very fragrant.
  • Stir in the broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, and chickpeas. Raise the heat and bring the liquid to a boil.
  • Lower the heat and allow the stew to simmer for about 30 minutes, until the eggplant is very tender and the stew has thickened up a bit, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the spinach and cook the stew for about 3 minutes more, until the spinach has wilted.
  • Remove the pot from heat and season the stew with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.5 cups, Calories 248 kcal, Fat 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 444 mg, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Sugar 10.8 g, Protein 7.4 g

LEBANESE EGGPLANT STEW



Lebanese Eggplant Stew image

Categories     Bread     Salad     Side     Stew     Dinner     Eggplant

Yield serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tomatoes, cut into quarters
1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 onion, cut vertically into 8 pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon allspice berries
1-inch piece cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker insert.
  • Using an electric coffee mill or a mortar and pestle, grind the peppercorns, allspice berries, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes to a powder.
  • Add the spices to the vegetables, cover, and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in the olive oil and parsley, and add salt to taste just before serving.
  • Suggested Beverage
  • I think I'd choose a Merlot or Cabernet to accompany this dish.

FREEKEH EGGPLANT STEW



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Freekeh is a whole grain cracked wheat with a nutty flavor and texture. If you can't find it, bulgur will work as well.

Provided by Lady at the Stove

Categories     Stew

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups water
1 cup cracked freekeh
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 onion, diced
2 eggplants, peeled and cubed
2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water, freekeh, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
  • While the freekeh is cooking, heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add eggplant and cook, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, russet potatoes, carrots, sweet potato, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low heat and simmer, covered, about 30 minutes. Add cooked freekeh and simmer for 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 524.6 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

QUICK AND HEARTY EGGPLANT STEW



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This eggplant stew is simmered with tummy-warming Indian spices and served over rice.

Provided by Jessica Hawn

Categories     Eggplant Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 medium eggplant
2 tablespoons sweet curry powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 small onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped, or more to taste
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup sliced scallions, divided
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup beef stock, or more as needed
2 cups beef stock
¼ cup sliced scallions
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup rice
1 pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Partially skin eggplant and cut into cubes; set aside.
  • Mix curry powder, coriander, garam masala, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Start rice: bring beef stock, scallions, and ginger to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in rice and kosher salt. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Continue with stew: coat the bottom of a heavy pan with oil. Add onion and garlic and warm over medium heat until aromatic, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir eggplant into the onion mixture; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 6 minutes. Remove cover and stir in tomatoes; simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Stir in black beans and 1/2 of the scallions; the stew should be pretty thick at this point because of the tomatoes.
  • Add 1 cup beef stock and stir in spice mix. Boil, stirring occasionally, for several minutes. Add up to 1 cup more beef stock as the stew cooks down to get the thickness you desire. About 1 minute before serving, stir in cilantro and remaining scallions to add flavor throughout.
  • Serve stew over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 394.8 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

FREEKEH



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Keep a batch of this tasty whole grain in the fridge and add to weeknight meals in a flash.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 5 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups freekeh (a kind of wheat berry), rinsed
Coarse salt
4 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring freekehand 10 cups well-salted waterto a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until grains aretender but still chewy, about 45minutes. Remove from heat andstir in garlic. Let cool slightly. Pourfreekeh and cooking liquid ontoa rimmed baking sheet to cool.

EGGPLANT STEW SO GREAT, YOU'LL CLEAN YOUR PLATE!



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I coined the name of this recipe. It is an Indonesian recipe(known as "Semur Terong") from an Indian chef, Chef Pawan Jain, from Dubai. I hope you enjoy it!

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Stew

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb eggplant, sliced half lengthwise and then into slices approximately 1/2 inch thick
4 tablespoons pure wesson canola oil
4 -6 shallots, washed,peeled and sliced
1 clove garlic, peeled,washed and sliced
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon white vinegar
salt

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsps.
  • of oil in a wide skillet on medium flame.
  • Add the eggplant slices to the hot oil.
  • Lightly saute the eggplant until it is light brownish in colour.
  • Remove from flame and drain on clean kitchen paper towels.
  • Keep aside.
  • Add the remaining oil to the skillet.
  • Toss in the shallots and garlic.
  • Stir-fry until the raw smell of both is gone.
  • Takes about 5-7 minutes on medium heat.
  • Add water, soy sauce, Pepper, nutmeg, vinegar and sauce.
  • Stir well.
  • Allow this sauce to cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the fried eggplants.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes more.
  • Gently stir the pan or shake it gently several times to mix the eggplants in the prepared sauce, being careful not to break/mash the same.
  • Check for seasoning.
  • Remove from flame.
  • Serve hot with Vegetarian Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice){recipe number:44512} or plain steamed rice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.6, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 5.6, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.7, Protein 1.7

BEEF AND EGGPLANT STEW (GREEK - CROCK POT VERSION)



Beef and Eggplant Stew (Greek - Crock Pot Version) image

This is a delicious Greek stew that I have adapted for the crock pot. The spices give it the characteristic Mediterranean flavour and the sauce is divine. The eggplant will be very soft, and some pieces may even have melted into the sauce. This is terrific served over a thick pasta, like penne or rigatoni.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Stew

Time 8h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs lean stewing beef, cut in 1 1/2 inch chunks
2 medium onions, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
8 Japanese eggplants (the long, thin, striated white and purply ones)
1 cup beef stock
1 (1 lb) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup minced parsley
1/2 cup cubed feta cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash the eggplant, then top and tail.
  • Don't bother to peel, just cut into 1 inch thick segments.
  • In large skillet, brown the beef, onions, garlic and eggplant in olive oil until dark golden-brown; drain.
  • Place in crock pot.
  • Combine the beef stock with the tomato sauce, vinegar, sugar, spices, and salt and pepper to taste, and stir it into the meat.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours.
  • If serving with pasta, prepare pasta until al dente, pour onto a large serving platter and cover with meat, eggplant and sauce (you may add the feta- it is delicious).
  • Sprinkle minced parsley over.
  • If serving on its own as a main course, garnish with parsley and feta, serve with a green salad, lots of crusty bread (the sauce has to be mopped up!), and plenty of red wine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 110.6, Sodium 648.3, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 26.8, Sugar 22.5, Protein 40.7

Tips:

  • Choose the right eggplant. Look for eggplants that are firm and have a deep purple color. Avoid eggplants that are bruised or have soft spots.
  • Soak the eggplant in salted water before cooking. This will help to remove the bitterness from the eggplant.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for cooking the stew. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the stew from burning.
  • Be patient when cooking the stew. It takes time for the flavors to develop, so don't rush the process.
  • Serve the stew with your favorite sides. Some popular options include rice, quinoa, or pita bread.

Conclusion:

Freekeh eggplant stew is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its unique flavor and texture, freekeh eggplant stew is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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