WINTER SQUASH, CHICKPEA & RED LENTIL STEW
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
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.
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Prince Sorif
[email protected]This stew is a great way to use up leftover squash and lentils.
Johirr Khan
[email protected]I love that this stew is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Rumaisa noor
[email protected]This stew is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with squash, chickpeas, lentils, and tomatoes.
Suas Suas
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chickpeas, but I really enjoyed them in this stew. They were cooked perfectly and they added a nice texture to the stew.
hamad rajar
[email protected]I love the addition of the red lentils to this stew. They add a nice pop of protein and they also help to thicken the stew.
Nabeel Kamboh
[email protected]This stew is a great way to use up leftover roasted squash. I had some roasted butternut squash that I needed to use up and this stew was the perfect way to do it. The stew was delicious and the squash was cooked perfectly.
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[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting vegan recipes. This stew is definitely one of my new favorites. It's packed with protein and vegetables and it's so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
David Grecu
[email protected]I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. The squash and lentils were so tender and the spices were very well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again in my slow cooker.
Yh Iu
[email protected]This stew is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's also very healthy. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in the pot and let it simmer.
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[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great. I was really impressed with how flavorful it was. I will definitely be making this again.
Syed Shafiq Urrahman
[email protected]This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the squash and lentils in this stew. I also like that it's a healthy and affordable meal.
Yusuph Naniyo
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and interesting vegetarian recipes. This stew is definitely one of my new favorites. It's packed with protein and vegetables and it's so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Salamu Salamu
[email protected]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 way to do it. The stew was delicious and the squash was cooked perfectly.
Adam Malti
[email protected]I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
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[email protected]This stew is so good! I love the combination of squash, chickpeas, and lentils. The spices are also perfect and give the stew a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Just Why
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of squash, but I really enjoyed this stew. The squash was cooked perfectly and the lentils and chickpeas added a lot of flavor and texture. The spices were also very well-balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone
Colton Jones
[email protected]This stew is amazing! The squash and lentils are so tender and the spices are perfectly balanced. I especially love the addition of the red pepper flakes, which give the stew a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Muhammad Ibrar
[email protected]I made this stew last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and the stew was very filling. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and tasty stew.
Rizwan Baloch
[email protected]This stew is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The squash, chickpeas, and lentils are all cooked to perfection, and the spices give the stew a warm and flavorful taste. I will definitely be making this again!