French Black Bean Stew with Eggplant, Leeks, and Brussels Sprouts

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🌟Main ingredient:Black beans

✨secondary ingredients: eggplant and leeks

⏱️Cooking time: 30 minutes

🌶️Spice level: Not spicy

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦Number of diners: Couple

Ingredients

  • 1

    can

    of

    black

    beans,

    drained

    and

    rinsed

  • 1

    medium

    eggplant,

    diced

  • 2

    leeks,

    chopped

  • 1

    cup

    brussels

    sprouts,

    halved

  • 2

    cloves

    of

    garlic,

    minced

  • 1

    cup

    vegetable

    broth

  • 1

    teaspoon

    dried

    thyme

  • Salt

    and

    pepper

    to

    taste

  • 2

    tablespoons

    olive

    oil

Cooking steps

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic, sauté until fragrant.

  • Add eggplant and brussels sprouts, cook until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.

  • Stir in black beans, vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.

  • Serve hot with a side of crusty French bread.

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