Eggplant Lentil Stew

I sliced up my eggplant into 8 strips and roasted them in my @gowiseusa at 320F for 20 min

I chopped them into 1/2

Thanks to my friend @mybizzykitchen and her gift to me of a new @cuisinart immersion blender I was able to turn those eggplant chunks and caramelized onions into a smooth stew base

Why roast the eggplant? It adds umami! That mythical unicorn of a flavor that everyone talks about

The base of this stew is all umami which pairs with the brightness of the tomatoes and evens out with the coconut milk

It's rich, and filling, and whole-food, plant based