Best Winter Squash Chickpea Red Lentil Stew Recipes

SQUASH, CHICKPEA & RED LENTIL STEW

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Modeled on North African stews, this aromatic vegetarian main course can be served over brown rice or steamed spinach.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Time 8h

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

¾ cup dried chickpeas
2 1/2 pounds kabocha squash, (see Note) or butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup red lentils
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon saffron, (see Note)
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
¼ cup lime juice
½ cup chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
¼ cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Steps:

Soak chickpeas in enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches for 6 hours or overnight. (Alternatively, use the quick-soak method: Place beans in a large pot with enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.) Drain when ready to use.
Combine the soaked chickpeas, squash, carrots, onion, lentils, broth, tomato paste, ginger, cumin, salt, saffron and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker.
Put on the lid and cook on low until the chickpeas are tender and the lentils have begun to break down, 5 to 6 1/2 hours.
Stir in lime juice. Serve sprinkled with peanuts and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 667.2 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

SQUASH AND CHICKPEA MOROCCAN STEW

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Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, small dice
4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound butternut squash, large dice
3/4 pound red potatoes, large dice
2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices
Pinch saffron threads, optional
1/2 preserved lemon, finely chopped
1 cup brined green olives (recommend: Cerignola)
Steamed couscous, for serving
Fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped, for garnish
Toasted slivered almonds, for garnish
Plain yogurt, for garnish

Steps:

Heat butter and olive oil in a 3- to 4-quart Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed saucepan with a tight fitting lid over medium heat. When oil shimmers, add onion, garlic, cumin, and cinnamon, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until spices are aromatic and onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add squash and potatoes, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, stir to coat, and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add broth, chickpeas, tomatoes and their juices, and saffron, if using. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until squash is fork tender, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in preserved lemon and olives. Serve over couscous garnished with cilantro, almonds, and yogurt.

WINTER SQUASH, CHICKPEA & RED LENTIL STEW

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Inspired by the flavors of North Africa, this vegetarian stew replaces the tagine with the crock pot. The combination of saffron, ginger and cinnamon give of a wonderful aroma and flavor. It would tempting to substitute canned chickpeas here but you will get a different result. In this dish the chickpeas while tender have greater firmness than the canned type. Time saving tip: Prepare the ingredients the night before, placing the cubed squash, carrots, onions, tomato paste, garlic and ginger in one sealable bag or covered container, the lentils and dried spices in another. In the morning add the contents of both bags/containers, the soaked chickpeas and broth to your crock pot, turn it on and go.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories Stew

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

3/4 cup dried garbanzo beans
2 1/2 lbs kabocha squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes or 2 1/2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 large carrots or 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup red lentil
4 cups vegetable broth
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon saffron
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2-1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4-1/2 cup chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
1/4-1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

Steps:

Soak chickpeas in enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches for 6 hours or overnight. (Alternatively, use the quick-soak method: Place beans in a large pot with enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.) Drain when ready to use. If you like a very soft chickpea, use the quick method and let the chickpeas boil for five minutes in order to speed up the cooking process.
Chef's note: Keep your squash and carrots large so that they can withstand the look cooking time without breaking down into the stew.
Combine the soaked chickpeas, squash, carrots, onion, lentils, broth, tomato paste, ginger, cinnamon, cumin, salt, saffron and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker.
Put on the lid and cook on low until the chickpeas are tender and the lentils have begun to break down, about 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours.
Chef's note: If you are planning to serve part of this as leftovers, remove that portion from the crock pot and scale the amount of lime juice accordingly. Reserve the rest of your lime to add after reheating the leftover stew.
Stir in lime juice. Season with salt to taste.
Serve over rice (white or brown) sprinkled with peanuts and cilantro.
Place additional lime wedges on the side for diners to add as they wish.