"This vegan Turkish lentil stew recipe with eggplant and pomegranate molasses is hearty, filling and delicious!..."
INGREDIENTS
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One 1 1/2-pound globe eggplant (or enough eggplants for 1 1/2 pounds)
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Salt
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1/2 cup brown lentils
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Water
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2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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4 medium garlic cloves, minced
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2 medium tomatoes, chopped
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2 long green chiles, such as Anaheims—stemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped
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2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves (spearmint)
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1/4 cup pomegranate molasses