Spicy Vegan Lentil Stew With Dates

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
• 1 large red onion, peeled and diced
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 small green pepper, membranes and seeds removed, diced
• 1 tsp (5ml) ground cumin
• ½ tsp (2.5ml) ground ginger
• ½ cup (100g) red lentils, washed and drained
• 2 cups (500ml) vegetable broth
• ¼ cup (50g) dates, chopped
• 1 cup (250ml) of canned chopped tomatoes or 3 large tomatoes diced
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 2 cups (400g) cooked quinoa or basmati rice
• Fresh white yoghurt and a few fresh mint leaves, chopped, for garnish