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Maghmour (Lebanese Eggplant & Chickpea Stew)

Roasted eggplant and chickpeas simmered in garlicky tomato — Lebanon's vegan moussaka. Deep flavor, gentle salt.

55min
351kcal
8.9gprotein
Maghmour (Lebanese Eggplant & Chickpea Stew) — Middle Eastern recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 2 Eggplant
  • 250 g Chickpeas
  • 1 Onion
  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 400 g Canned tomatoes
  • 5 tbsp Olive oil
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Ground cumin (optional)

Method

  1. Cube the eggplant and roast at 200°C in some of the olive oil until golden, 25 minutes.
  2. Sauté the onion and garlic in the remaining oil, then add the tomatoes, cumin, and salt and simmer 10 minutes.
  3. Fold in the eggplant and chickpeas and simmer to meld, 12 minutes.
  4. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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About Maghmour (Lebanese Eggplant & Chickpea Stew)

Maghmour (Lebanese Eggplant & Chickpea Stew) is a Middle Eastern lunch or dinner that comes together in about 55 minutes and serves 4. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.

Maghmour (Lebanese Eggplant & Chickpea Stew): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Maghmour (Lebanese Eggplant & Chickpea Stew)?

A serving has about 351 calories — 8.9g protein, 36.3g carbs, 19.6g fat, 11g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is Maghmour (Lebanese Eggplant & Chickpea Stew) gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Maghmour (Lebanese Eggplant & Chickpea Stew) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

How long does Maghmour (Lebanese Eggplant & Chickpea Stew) take to make?

About 55 minutes start to finish, but only around 14 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Maghmour (Lebanese Eggplant & Chickpea Stew)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out ground cumin — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Maghmour (Lebanese Eggplant & Chickpea Stew) make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.