Butternut Squash and Chickpea Stew
We had a lovely getaway in Dunster England. This very small and quaint village had a main road with several restaurants that we tried during our stay. When we ate at the Yarn Market Restaurant, we ordered a Butternut Squash and Chickpea Stew. This recipe is inspired by the dish we ate.
Less spicy than a curry, this dish is easy to make. It’s a satisfying dinner offering.
The featured image is our Butternut Squash and Chickpea Stew from our dinner at the Yarn Market Restaurant in Dunster England.
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion (red or white), chopped
1 butternut squash, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon dried chili flakes or smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
2 15 oz cans, chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon molasses
8 ounces vegetable broth
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 15 oz cans butter beans or garbanzo beans
1 cup spinach
Yogurt to serve
1 tablespoon mint
Prepared white rice
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the butternut squash on a roasting tray and drizzle with about 1 tablespoon of oil. The squash will come out even tastier if you sprinkle a bit of the spices on it during the roasting cycle. An option is to prepare your spices in advance, use a bit during the roasting, and then add the remainder during the cooking process below. Roast in the oven for about 25 minutes until soft and golden.
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook the onion for about 10 minutes without browning. Add the garlic and cook for about another minute.
Add the roasted butternut squash and the spices to coat the mixture, stirring for about one minute.
Add the chopped tomatoes, molasses, vinegar and broth. Reduce heat, cover and cook for about 20 minutes.
Add the beans and spinach.
Serve with a dollop of yogurt and sprinkle with chopped mint.
OUR RECREATION OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHICKPEA STEW
SERVING RECOMMENDATION
Pair with white rice sprinkled with chopped mint.
REFERENCES
Visiting Dunster Beach
Our recommended itinerary for visiting Dunster England
Our podcast reviewing Dunster England
