This week's Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week is Mediterranean Eggplant and White Bean Stew. To make this week's Recipe you'll be needing Olive Oil, Onion, Eggplant, Garlic, Stewed Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Dried Oregano, Red Pepper Flakes, Great Northern Beans, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Fresh Basil. There's 201 calories and 24 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I've left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/
Mediterranean Eggplant and White Bean Stew
Few things comfort better in the cold weather than a steaming mug of stew. This Mediterranean version is a healthful option, and with its vegetarian ingredients means that more
can join in!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium eggplant (1 pound), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
2 bell peppers (1 red and 1 yellow), cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 can (about 15 ounces) Great Northern or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Directions
Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 1 1/3 cups
1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add eggplant and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, bell peppers, oregano, and red pepper flakes, if desired. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
2. Stir in beans; simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Ladle into shallow bowls; top with cheese and basil.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 201 calories, Carbohydrates: 33 g, Protein: 10 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 4 mg, Sodium: 527 mg, Fiber: 9 g
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