Eggplant & Chickpea Stew

Love it!

I agree with many of the other reviewers who said this was too bland. I added parmesan cheese. I also didn't bake the eggplant very long so mine wasn't too mushy. My other issue with this, though, and maybe I"m just lazy, but for me the point of the slow cooker is that I can throw things in there, go do what I need to do and come home to a finished meal. Considering I had to use both the oven and stove top, this was far too labor intensive for a crockpot meal.

Delicious (with modifications) Fortunately, I read the reviews before making this dish, but it's easy to recognize that it would be bland just by reading the list of ingredients. I took many of the suggestions and put them together by adding chili, cumin and cayenne. I also diced the eggplant before roasting. Because it takes so much prep time on the stove top, I just made the entire dish on the stove rather than using the slow cooker. It came out great, and I'd make it again (but definitely not as outlined in the standard recipe). Pros: easy

ymmuy vegetarian This was great. I used can of diced tomatoes. Just threw it im. I modified it a little with addimg come curry and some wine. So healthy, low calorie and filling! Pros: slow cooker

ymmuy vegetarianThis was great. I used can of diced tomatoes. Just threw it im. I modified it a little with addimg come curry and some wine. So healthy, low calorie and filling! Pros: slow cooker

the only thing from eating well I couldn't stomach everThis is the only thing I have ever made from Eating Well that was ever bad. The texture was mushy and terrible. I served it over quinoa. My kids couldn't eat it. They were literally gagging. We ended up ordering pizza. I set an example by getting mine down, but couldn't tolerate it the next day. I thought, "What a waste of food!" so I had the bright idea to make the accompanying pasta dish, thinking that might make it better. I was wrong. It was just as terrible. I am actually surprised that the other reviews were so positive.Pros: ?Cons: just plain terrible

the only thing from eating well I couldn't stomach ever This is the only thing I have ever made from Eating Well that was ever bad. The texture was mushy and terrible. I served it over quinoa. My kids couldn't eat it. They were literally gagging. We ended up ordering pizza. I set an example by getting mine down, but couldn't tolerate it the next day. I thought, "What a waste of food!" so I had the bright idea to make the accompanying pasta dish, thinking that might make it better. I was wrong. It was just as terrible. I am actually surprised that the other reviews were so positive. Pros: ? Cons: just plain terrible

It's a winner! This stew was great! I served it over rice, but also had some just by itself. Both times it was fantastic! A friend randomly stopped by tonight, and after we hung out, she left with a tupperware full of the leftovers. :) Pros: tastes good, nice texture

Tasty and SatisfyingI can only assume that they call for dried & soaked chickpeas so that they absorb the flavor of the stew during cook time. Since I couldn't find that, I used canned and added them with the tomatoes in the last hour of cooking. I really enjoyed this. The roasted eggplant adds a toothsome texture, though the dominant flavor profile seems to come from the tomatoes. That's not a problem for me, since I love them. We ate this as a standalone stew, but sure would be great on top of grains like quinoa, pasta, or rice. Also might consider adding hot sauce and topping with cheddar cheese.Pros: Delicious, versatileCons: Long prep time

Tasty and Satisfying I can only assume that they call for dried & soaked chickpeas so that they absorb the flavor of the stew during cook time. Since I couldn't find that, I used canned and added them with the tomatoes in the last hour of cooking. I really enjoyed this. The roasted eggplant adds a toothsome texture, though the dominant flavor profile seems to come from the tomatoes. That's not a problem for me, since I love them. We ate this as a standalone stew, but sure would be great on top of grains like quinoa, pasta, or rice. Also might consider adding hot sauce and topping with cheddar cheese. Pros: Delicious, versatile Cons: Long prep time

Great Flavor!I served this with cheesy polenta and kale. It was delicious! My three young children gobbled it up. For a slowcooker meal, there was a lot of prep time. Next time, I will take the tip and prep the night before.Pros: . Good use of garbanzo beans, deliciousCons: long prep time

Great Flavor! I served this with cheesy polenta and kale. It was delicious! My three young children gobbled it up. For a slowcooker meal, there was a lot of prep time. Next time, I will take the tip and prep the night before. Pros: . Good use of garbanzo beans, delicious Cons: long prep time