Moroccan Butternut Squash and Chickpea Stew
This beautiful fall dish is made with nutrition dense, seasonal, and inexpensive ingredients. Plus it’s delicious and easy to prepare in advance. Enjoy!
Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted tomato paste
3 cups diced peeled butternut squash (Or substitute sweet potato)
1 (15-oz.) can unsalted chickpeas
1 (15-oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock
2 (8-oz.) pkg. precooked quinoa
2 cups arugula (about 2 oz.)
1/4 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
How to Make It
Step 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add onion and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until golden. Stir in salt and next 5 ingredients (through pepper); cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste; cook 1 minute. Stir in squash and chickpeas; cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and stock, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a simmer; cook 20 minutes or until squash is tender.
Step 2
Heat quinoa according to package directions. Divide quinoa among 4 shallow bowls. Top evenly with squash mixture, arugula, and yogurt.
Original recipe here.