Hearty Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 small red or green bell peppers, chopped
• 3 cups cubed eggplant, with peel
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/4 pounds small red potatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup fat-free half and half (or milk)
• 1 cup frozen or fresh peas
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pinch Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste