buckytom, you wanted the recipe.
I had about a cup of chopped broccoli stems, and a cup of cauliflower heads in the freezer, thawed them and kinda squished extra water out- sauteed that in small amount of oil, added 1 1/2 red bell pepper that was diced, 2 small tomatoes that were diced, added about a teaspoon of cumin, two teaspoon of a curry mix someone gave me, 1/4 tsp chipotle powder, sprinkle of salt, 1/2 tsp powdered ginger. After it had all cooked together about 7 minutes, I added half cup hot water until it boiled, then added about a cup of red lentils, then added another 2 cups of water, brought back to a boil, then covered, dropped to simmer for about 30 minutes or until lentils were softened. Served it with a little jasmine rice.