Armenian Lentil Stew {with Eggplant & Golden Raisins}

Name: Armenian Lentil Stew {with Eggplant & Golden Raisins}
Ingredients: 1 cup dried red or brown lentils (or combination); 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 1/2 cup golden raisins (or chopped dried apricots); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 large onion (diced); 1 pound eggplant (peeled and diced 1/4-3/8"); 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (undrained); 1 whole bell pepper (red, green or yellow, diced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons hot paprika (or regular paprika); 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste); 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 heaping teaspoon crushed dried mint leaves; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; fresh mint or cilantro (chopped); sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

"Armenian Lentil Stew is a thick, rich medley of eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, onions, golden raisins, and lentils, all flavored with a savory-sweet blend of traditional herbs and spices. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, it is wonderful alone, or served over a bowl of rice or bulgar...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 cup dried red or brown lentils (or combination)

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5 cups vegetable or chicken broth

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1/2 cup golden raisins (or chopped dried apricots)

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2 tablespoons olive oil

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1/2 large onion (diced)

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1 pound eggplant (peeled and diced 1/4-3/8")

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28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (undrained)

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1 whole bell pepper (red, green or yellow, diced)

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3 cloves garlic (minced)

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1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

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2 teaspoons hot paprika (or regular paprika)

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1-2 teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste)

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3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

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1 heaping teaspoon crushed dried mint leaves

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1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

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fresh mint or cilantro (chopped)

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sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

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