Lentil and Smoky Eggplant Stew
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery rib, finely chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cups green Puy lentils (20 ounces), rinsed and picked over
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) chopped tomatoes
- 2 quarts vegetable stock
- 2 medium eggplants (1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons harissa
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley
- Salt
- Pepper
- Greek yogurt, chopped walnuts and parsley, small mint leaves and pomegranate molasses, for serving
- Preheat the broiler.
- In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil.
- Add the onion, celery, garlic and bay leaf and cook over moderate heat until softened.
- Add the lentils, tomatoes and stock; bring to a simmer over moderately high heat.
- Cover, reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape, 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, set the eggplants on a foil-lined baking sheet and rub with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Broil 6 inches from the heat, turning occasionally, until completely blackened and tender, about 20 minutes.
- Let cool.
- Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a colander set over a bowl; discard the skins.
- Let the eggplant drain for 5 minutes, then transfer to a bowl and mash until smooth.
- Stir the harissa and half the eggplant into the lentils until warmed through.
- Stir in the 1/3 cup of chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle the stew into bowls; top with the remaining eggplant.
- Garnish with yogurt, chopped walnuts and parsley, mint leaves and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses and olive oil.
extravirgin olive oil, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf, green puy, tomatoes, vegetable stock, eggplants, harissa, parsley, salt, pepper, yogurt
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/lentil-and-smoky-eggplant-stew (may not work)