Eggplant, Zucchini, and Sweet Red Pepper Stew

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This stew recipe with eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and basmati rice is a great vegetarian main dish.

Submitted by Barbara Ann Ring
Updated on December 1, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1 inch cubes

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 3 medium fresh tomatoes, diced

  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 medium zucchini, cut into large chunks

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 1 cup Marsala wine

  • ½ cup basmati rice

  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped

Directions

  1. Place eggplant cubes into a colander and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt; let sweat for 30 to 45 minutes. Rinse to remove salt, then pat dry.

  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add eggplant and sauté until slightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until transparent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Stir in tomatoes, bell pepper, zucchini, water, wine, rice, 1/2 tespoon salt, and pepper flakes; cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-high heat until mixture reaches a low boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until vegetables and rice are tender, about 45 minutes.

  4. Remove from the heat and stir in basil, parsley, and rosemary.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of kosher salt used to sweat the eggplant. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

395 Calories
15g Fat
48g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 395
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Sodium 750mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 85mg 95%
Calcium 68mg 5%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 913mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.