The recipe is for a North African-inspired vegetarian stew made with squash, chickpeas, red lentils, vegetables, and spices like ginger, cumin, and saffron, which is simmered for 5-6.5 hours until the chickpeas and lentils are tender and can be served over rice or spinach.
The recipe is for a North African-inspired vegetarian stew made with squash, chickpeas, red lentils, vegetables, and spices like ginger, cumin, and saffron, which is simmered for 5-6.5 hours until the chickpeas and lentils are tender and can be served over rice or spinach.
The recipe is for a North African-inspired vegetarian stew made with squash, chickpeas, red lentils, vegetables, and spices like ginger, cumin, and saffron, which is simmered for 5-6.5 hours until the chickpeas and lentils are tender and can be served over rice or spinach.
The recipe is for a North African-inspired vegetarian stew made with squash, chickpeas, red lentils, vegetables, and spices like ginger, cumin, and saffron, which is simmered for 5-6.5 hours until the chickpeas and lentils are tender and can be served over rice or spinach.
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Squash, Chickpea & Red Lentil Stew
Modeled on North African stews, this aromatic vegetarian main course
can be served over brown rice or steamed spinach.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS 3/4 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 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon saffron (see Note) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup lime juice 1/2 cup chopped roasted unsalted peanuts 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
DIRECTIONS 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.
Curried Vegetable Stew with Couscous
Makes: 4 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 2 zucchini, diced 1 cup green beans, cut into 1/2-inch diagonal pieces 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes Cooked couscous
Directions 1. Stir spices, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the water together in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, cilantro, and spice mixture. Cook, stirring, 1 minute, or until onion begins to soften.
3. Add cauliflower, zucchini, and green beans; cook 2 minutes. Add 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water; bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are just tender.
4. Stir in chickpeas and tomatoes; simmer 5 minutes more. Serve with couscous, if desired.
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cups thinly sliced cabbage 2 carrots, sliced 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 cans (14 ounces each) low-sodium chicken broth 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes 1 cup water 1/4 cup tomato paste 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Directions 1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over high heat. Add cabbage, carrots, garlic, thyme, and pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes. 2. Stir in broth, undrained tomatoes, water, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 8 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. 3. Mash half the beans with a fork. Add all the beans to the pot. Heat through and serve.