QUINOA WITH MOROCCAN WINTER SQUASH AND CARROT STEW

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Categories     Stew     Vegetarian     Quinoa     Carrot     Squash     Winter     Simmer     Boil

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

FOR STEW
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Pinch of saffron
1 cup water
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 cups 1-inch cubes peeled butternut squash (from 1 1/2-pound squash)
2 cups 3/4-inch cubes peeled carrots
FOR QUINOA
1 cup quinoa
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped peeled carrot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint, divided

Steps:

  • FOR STEW
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion; sauté until soft, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic; stir 1 minute. Mix in the paprika and the next 8 ingredients. Add 1 cup water, tomatoes, and lemon juice. Bring to boil. Add the squash and carrots. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • FOR QUINOA
  • Rinse quinoa; drain. Melt the butter with oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and carrot. Cover; cook until vegetables begin to brown, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, and turmeric; sauté 1 minute. Add the quinoa; stir 1 minute. Add 2 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Rewarm the stew. Stir in half of the cilantro and half of the mint. Spoon the quinoa onto a platter, forming a well in center. Spoon the stew into the well. Sprinkle with the remaining herbs.

Majid Jutt
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it in the end. The dish was delicious!


Kareh Tush
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected. I think I might have used too much water.


Mpho Sibongakonke
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the stew was so flavorful.


Ejim Esther Chikamso
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This dish was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making it again.


Kaydence Vaughan
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I'm glad I tried this recipe! It's definitely a keeper.


Ssekalo Fred
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This dish was a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I also added some chopped spinach and it was delicious.


YOUNUS BHATTI
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I had a hard time finding Moroccan winter squash, so I used butternut squash instead. It worked out just fine.


Benard Otieno
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This recipe was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll try it again with less cayenne pepper.


Ritik Magar
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. The stew was so flavorful and the quinoa was cooked perfectly.


blackwidowvr1
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I love the combination of sweet and savory.


Mohona 578
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors were amazing and the quinoa was cooked perfectly.


Glenn Crossman
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This dish was a hit with my family! The combination of quinoa, Moroccan winter squash, and carrot stew was flavorful and satisfying. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.