Well, we're all on the same wavelength! No garlic powder in this kitchen, just added another garlic clove. This was very good! I served it on brown rice, so it really was a pretty healthy meal. I used half of the amount of Splenda, and it wasn't too sweet for us. I added a red bell pepper, a carrot cut into matchsticks, and about a cup of frozen peas. I think it would benefit with some crunch, maybe a cut-up apple at the end, which would also add sweetness. If I used an apple, I wouldn't use any Splenda.