2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 tsp salt, plus a pinch (note: I used less) 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (I used Aleppo chile flakes) 8 cups vegetable broth (note: I used a combination of water with nutritional yeast, dried parsley, lemon pepper and 21 - spice seasoning) 1 medium eggplant (~ 1 lb), peeled and cut into 1 / 2 - inch chunks 1/2 cup brown or green lentils 2 tsp sweet paprika (note: I used sweet smoked paprika) 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp saffron threads, crushed (note: Isa says optional but it was a great addition; I would
recommend a bit less, though) 1 (24 - oz) can crushed tomatoes 1 (15 - oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (1.5 cups cooked chickpeas) 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, plus extra for garnish 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish 4 ounces angel
hair pasta (note: I substituted one zucchini that I had spiralized, being sure to then cut them into manageable
lengths)
Suggested trip
length Unless your primary desire is to feel the wind through your
hair on daily speedboat rides, we would
recommend at least two or three days on whichever islands you choose, not including travel days.