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Autumn Squash and Lentil Stew

  • Writer: Anthology of Crumbs
    Anthology of Crumbs
  • Sep 28
  • 1 min read
A cozy autumn stew with squash, lentils, and sweet potato, simmered in coconut and tomato until tender, warmly spiced, and perfect for sharing.
A cozy autumn stew with squash, lentils, and sweet potato, simmered in coconut and tomato until tender, warmly spiced, and perfect for sharing.

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Searing the Beef

If you prefer chickpeas, substitute 1 can (398 ml) drained and rinsed for the lentils.
Chard can be swapped with spinach or kale.
Leftovers keep in the fridge for 5 days and freeze well.

Notes
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Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add onion and garlic, and sauté 3 to 5 minutes until softened.

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Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add onion and garlic, and sauté 3 to 5 minutes until softened.

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Add broth, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, lentils, tomato paste, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper, then stir well.

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Add broth, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, lentils, tomato paste, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper, then stir well.

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Bring mixture to a boil, reduce to medium low, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are fork tender.

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Stir in apple cider vinegar, taste, and adjust seasoning.

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Blend briefly with an immersion blender, just 2 to 3 seconds, for a thicker broth.

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Add chard and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.

Instructions

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 medium onion (diced)

3 garlic cloves (minced)

3 cups butternut squash (peeled seeded diced)

1 large sweet potato (peeled diced)

3 cups vegetable broth

1 can diced tomatoes 398 ml

1 can light coconut milk 398 ml

½ cup red lentils (rinsed)

2 Tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp ground cumin

½ tsp chili powder

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

1 ½ tsp fine sea salt (to taste)

black pepper (freshly ground)

2 tsp apple cider vinegar (to taste)

1 bunch chard (stemmed chopped)

fresh cilantro or parsley (minced for garnish)

cooked rice (for serving)

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Autumn Squash and Lentil Stew
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average rating is 5 out of 5

This autumn stew draws its richness from squash, lentils, and sweet potato, simmered in a creamy coconut and tomato broth. Spiced gently with turmeric, cumin, chili, and cayenne, it has both warmth and brightness, balanced with a splash of apple cider vinegar. Serve it with rice, and let the flavors deepen overnight and it's even better the next day.

Servings :

6

Calories:

Prep Time

15 min

Cooking Time

45 min

Rest Time

0

Total Time

1 hr

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