Slow Cooker Split Pea & Veggie Stew

Ingredients

• 1 onion, medium, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup yellow (or green) split peas, dried
• 1/2 cauliflower, chopped
• 1 eggplant, chopped
• 1/2 lb butternut squash, peeled & chopped
• 14.5 oz diced tomatoes

• 1 tbs cumin (ground)
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tbs fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cups vegetable broth, low sodium
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 oz baby spinach