Ingredients

  • 1 onion, Large, cut in half and sliced thin
  • 5 garlic cloves, medium and pressed
  • 1 red bell pepper, medium and cut in 1-inch squares
  • 1 eggplant, medium and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • red pepper flakes, pinch (I used slighly more for taste)
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 12 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (BPA Free)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can lentils, drained
  • 12 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 14 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable broth
  • 12 cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped and fresh
  • salt and black pepper

Method

  • Slice onion and press garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out their health-promoting benefits.
  • Heat 1 TBS broth in a 10-12 inch skillet.
  • Healthy Saute onion in broth over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add garlic, red bell pepper, eggplant, garam masala, and turmeric.
  • Stir to mix well for a minute, and add broth and tomato sauce.
  • Stir again to mix, cover, and cook over medium low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until peppers and eggplant are tender.
  • Add garbanzo beans, lentils, red chili flakes, and raisins.
  • Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top with chopped cilantro.
  • Serve with steamed kale if desired.