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Bowl of vibrant butternut chickpea stew garnished with fresh herbs and spices

Butternut Chickpea Stew

A hearty and nutritious stew made with butternut squash and chickpeas, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  2. Add butternut squash, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, and paprika. Stir to combine.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the squash is tender.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of chili flakes or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

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