6-Vegetable Mediterranean Stew Recipe

Name: 6-Vegetable Mediterranean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: olive oil, for frying; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 6 button mushrooms, sliced; 1 hot chili pepper, chopped; 1 eggplant, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 200 g bacon, cut into small pieces (10-12 strips); 1 red pepper, sliced into strips; 1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes; 10 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; ½ cup red wine; 1 ½ cups water or 1 ½ cups stock; salt and pepper; 150 g Greek yogurt or 150 g plain yogurt (optional)

Servings: persons

olive oil, for frying
1 red onion, finely chopped
6 button mushrooms, sliced
1 hot chili pepper, chopped
1 eggplant, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
200 g bacon, cut into small pieces (10-12 strips)
1 red pepper, sliced into strips
1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
10 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
½ cup red wine
1 ½ cups water or 1 ½ cups stock
salt and pepper
150 g Greek yogurt or 150 g plain yogurt (optional)

1
Heat a bit of olive oil in a large saucepan and saute the onion, mushrooms and chilli pepper for a couple minutes.
2
Add the eggplant and continue cooking over a medium-low heat for about five minutes, until the eggplant starts to soften.
3
Add in the cumin, balsamic vinegar, bacon and red pepper.
4
Cook until the bacon starts to colour, then add in the chopped tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, red wine and stock.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down, three-quarters cover the pot and simmer for about 20 minutes or until you are happy with the thickness of the sauce.
7
Check the seasoning and serve with a dollop of yogurt or over some cooked basmati rice.

437

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: olive oil, for frying, 1 red onion, finely chopped, 6 button mushrooms, sliced, 1 hot chili pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, 6-Vegetable Mediterranean Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

6-Vegetable Mediterranean Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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