Easy Greek-Style Eggplant

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb eggplant, cut into cubes
• Kosher salt
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil (I used Private Reserve Greek EVOO)
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, stem and innards removed, diced
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 6 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 dry bay leaves
• 1 to 1 ½ tsp sweet paprika OR smoked paprika
• 1 tsp organic ground coriander
• 1 tsp dry oregano
• ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp organic ground turmeric
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 28-oz can chopped tomato
• 2 15-oz cans chickpeas, reserve the canning liquid
• Fresh herbs such as parsley and mint for garnish