AFRICAN SQUASH AND CHICKPEA STEW

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Enjoy this hearty stew for dinner made using squash and chickpeas - perfect for African cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 teaspoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped (2 cups)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups vegetable broth
1 can (14 1/2 oz) low-sodium diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced okra
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup raw unsalted hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted*

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven or saucepan, heat 3 teaspoons of the oil over medium heat. Add onions to oil; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Add all spices; stir until onions are well coated. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until glazed and deep golden brown. Stir in squash; coat well with seasoned mixture. Stir in broth, tomatoes and chickpeas. Heat soup to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until squash is tender.
  • Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; add okra to oil. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender and edges are golden brown; stir into stew.
  • Divide stew evenly among 4 bowls. For each serving, top stew with 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro and generous 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 12 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

Mariom Islam
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This stew was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. It's definitely a keeper.


Arie
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This stew was amazing! I loved the unique flavors and the fact that it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Vallaneice Olive
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Meh.


Shawn Hilary
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I wasn't a fan of this stew. The flavors were too bland for my taste.


Abisoye Owe
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Not bad!


Olguin Gomez Aldo Jesus
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This stew was really good! The flavors were well-balanced and the squash and chickpeas were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


kamrul arefin
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This stew was just okay. The flavors were a bit too strong for my taste, and the squash was a bit too mushy. I think I would have liked it better if the squash had been roasted instead of boiled.


Bolivar Martinez
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This stew was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The squash was soft and sweet, the chickpeas were hearty and filling, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a t


Paul Harvey
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this African squash and chickpea stew definitely fit the bill! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. The squash and chickpeas were perfectly cooked, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'll


Pauls Smiltnieks
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This stew was an absolute delight! The combination of squash and chickpeas was unique and flavorful, and the spices added a wonderful depth of flavor. I especially appreciated the fact that the recipe used simple, easy-to-find ingredients.