Roasted Eggplant and Lentil Bowl with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
By AnnieMro
Ingredients
- For the Lentils:
- 1 cup uncooked brown Lentils, washed and picked over
- 2 cups low sodium, fat free Vegetable Broth
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh Ginger (approx. 1″ root)
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon Cumin
- 2 Cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground Black Pepper
- 2 small dried Ancho Peppers (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- For the Eggplant:
- 1 large Eggplant
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- For the Garlic Yogurt Dressing:
- 1/2 cup plain Yogurt, low fat (1%)
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoons Tahini
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- Optional Garnish/Toppings:
- 1 (15 oz) can Chickpeas, rinsed
- Halved Cherry Tomatoes
- Fresh Parsley, chopped
Details
Preparation
Step 1
Heat lentils, broth, and spices (ginger, garlic, cumin, cloves, black peppers, dried Ancho peppers) in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cover partially. Tilt the lid so some steam can still escape. Simmer for 25-30 minutes or until vegetable broth is absorbed and lentils are tender. Stir in butter until melted.
While the lentils are simmering, slice eggplant into ¼” slices. Layer in a colander and salt them. Toss to distribute the salt and set aside for 5-7 minutes. Rinse the eggplant and pat dry. Arrange eggplant slices in a single layer on a large cookie sheet (or two!). Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and broil for 1-2 minutes. Check on the slices and turn if they are starting to lightly brown. Brush again with olive oil. Repeat until slices are tender and evenly browned. Remove from oven.
In a small bowl, mix the yogurt dressing ingredients together with a fork. Stir until evenly mixed.
To make the bowls – divide lentils into 4 bowls, top with chopped eggplant slices and spoon yogurt dressing on top. Garnish with fresh, chopped parsley, chickpeas, and halved cherry tomatoes if desired.
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