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

Anwar Hussen
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I can't wait to make this stew again!


Shahzad Sain
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This stew is a great value for the price.


Rose Sia
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The spices in this stew are perfect.


Curtlyn Curta
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I love the combination of squash and chickpeas in this stew.


B Typist
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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Affable Paul
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This stew is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make it.


Gerardo Moran
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. It's warm and comforting, and it's sure to fill you up.


Joseph Nyachieo
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I'm a vegetarian, so I'm always looking for new and interesting meatless dishes. This stew definitely fits the bill. It's packed with flavor and it's really filling.


Dobar dan
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover squash. I had some butternut squash that I needed to use up, and this stew was the perfect solution. It was easy to make and it tasted great.


Tony Illicit Nz
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I'm not usually a fan of squash, but this stew changed my mind. The squash was so well-cooked that it was tender and flavorful. The chickpeas were also a great addition, and the spices were perfectly balanced.


Topu Sarkar
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This stew was delicious! I made it for dinner last night and my whole family loved it. The squash was so tender and the chickpeas added a nice texture. The spices were also perfect - not too spicy, but just enough to give it a little kick.


Romario Anthony
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I love this stew! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The squash and chickpeas are a great combination, and the spices give it a really nice flavor.


austin mogere
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This African Squash and Chickpea Stew was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was simply divine. The squash was tender and sweet, the chickpeas were hearty and filling, and the spices added a wonderful warmth and depth of fla