From the September 10 co-op newsletter, courtesy of Kim Vodden:

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium Yellow Onion
  • 4-6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 small eggplant cut into cubes
  • 1 large red pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 small cans chopped tomatoes
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1 carton plain yogurt

Directions:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 F.
  • Cut one whole onion into thick moon slices.
  • Put half of the oil into a large roasting dish and add in the onion, sweet potatoes, eggplant and pepper.
  • Mix to coat in the oil and bake for 30 minutes, turning halfway through the baking.
  • Meanwhile, roughly chop the other onion and heat the rest of the oil in a frying pan.
  • Fry the onion for a few minutes, until soft, then add the garlic, spices and tomatoes.
  • Cook for five minutes.
  • Stir in the stock and chickpeas, as well as any sugar, salt and chili flakes to taste.
  • Take the veggies out of the oven, pour the spiced tomato mixture over top and mix well.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 375 F and bake for another 20-30 minutes, until the veggies are cooked.
  • Stir halfway through baking.
  • Just before serving, stir in the fresh cilanto and top each plate with a spoonful of sour cream.
  • Serve with rice, quinoa, or bread.
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