Name: Armenian Lentil Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 cup dried red or brown lentils (or combination ); 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 1/2 cup golden raisins (chopped); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 large onion (diced); 1 pound eggplant (peeled and diced 1/4-3/8"); 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes (undrained); 1 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 cumin; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1 heaping teaspoon crushed dried mint leaves; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; fresh mint or cilantro (chopped); sour cream or plain Greek yogurt