The heat of chile, spices of North Africa and earthiness of kale beautifully complement sweet butternut squash in this hearty ragout. Bright, rich and healthy, this recipe is easily prepared in 30 minutes making it a delicious option for a weeknight. If you prefer an even richer stew, hot Italian sausage may be added. Most likely, however, you will find that the meatless version is substantial and satisfying enough to win over any carnivore. Use vegetable broth if you wish to keep it vegetarian. Be sure to serve the ragout with couscous to soak up the liquid.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a deep saute pan or stock pot. Add onion and saute until beginning to soften, 2 minutes. Add garlic and chiles and saute until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add butternut squash and dry spices; saute 2 minutes.
- Add 1 1/2 cups chicken stock and tomatoes with juices. (The squash should be just covered with liquid. Add extra chicken stock if necessary.).
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until squash is tender but firm, 15-20 minutes. Add chickpeas and 1 teaspoon salt. Continue to simmer, 10 minutes. Stir in kale and simmer until leaves are wilted and bright green, 2 minutes.
- While the ragout is simmering bring 2 cups chicken stock to a boil in a medium saucepan, add couscous, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and remove from heat. Let sit 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
- To serve, spoon couscous into a bowl or shallow plate, leaving a well in the center. Ladle ragout into the center. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley leaves.
- TO MAKE WITH SAUSAGE:.
- As a first step, slice 8 ounces hot Italian sausage into 1/2 inch pieces. Saute in deep saute pan until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer sausage to a plate lined with a paper towel. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon rendered fat. Add onion and proceed with instructions above, substituting the sausage fat for the olive oil.
- Return sausage to the ragout with the chickpeas.
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Stacey Basa
[email protected]This ragout is a waste of time and ingredients.
Muhammad Chaudhary
[email protected]I didn't like the texture of the ragout. The vegetables were too soft.
noobacan
[email protected]The ragout was a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices.
brendasalomie Swartz
[email protected]I found that the ragout was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili powder.
Huzaifa Qureshi
[email protected]This ragout is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.
Heather Goertzen
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves North African cuisine.
Madhu lal
[email protected]This ragout is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Rashed Alsalman
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.
Kelly Ard
[email protected]This ragout is perfect for a cold winter night.
Mohamed Kamal
[email protected]I love the addition of the chickpeas to this ragout. They add a nice texture and protein.
B 00
[email protected]This ragout is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
David Ogega
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but this ragout changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Resham Sunar
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Dylan Donahue
[email protected]I made this ragout for dinner last night, and it was a hit with my family. The only thing I changed was that I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
aliumair kamboh
[email protected]This North African vegetable ragout is absolutely delicious! The flavors are rich and complex, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.