Faux Moussaka With Lentils

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups lentils
• 4 medium potatoes, chopped into half inch cubes

• 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large eggplant, chopped into half inch cubes
• 4 medium carrots, sliced thin

• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
• 8 ounces light cream cheese (Neufchatel cheese)
• 2 large eggs

Directions

1. 1

   Combine lentils, potatoes, broth, and garlic, and spices in a 5-6 quart slow cooker.

2. 2

   Top with eggplant and carrots.

3. 3

   Cook for 6 hours on low setting or 3 hours on high setting.

4. 4

   Soften cream cheese and blend with eggs until fully combined.

5. 5

   Add tomatoes and cream cheese mixture to slow cooker and cook for an additional 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve with rice pilaf and tzatziki.