SPICY VEGETARIAN STEW

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Provided by tgp631

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (10 ounce) package matchstick carrots
3 medium jalapeno peppers, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
2 ½ cups vegetable broth
1 (16 ounce) package frozen diced butternut squash
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, jalapenos, onion, and garlic; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 4 minutes. Add cumin, cayenne, chili powder, and paprika; cook and stir for 1 minute.
Add vegetable broth, squash, and chickpeas; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Uncover and add spinach. Cook and stir until spinach is wilted, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 647.1 mg, Sugar 7.3 g