Spicy Squash & Quinoa Stew

Serves 6 – 8.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lb butternut squash, cut into 1/2 – 1 inch chucks
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 small yellow squash, diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with chiles
  • 1/3 c. cremini mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 c. corn
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinced
  • 1/2 c. quinoa
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. corriander
  • 3 c. vegetable broth

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients in a large crockpot.
  2. Cook on low 6 – 8 hours or until vegetables are tender and quinoa is cooked.

Cook’s Notes
I used Red Inca Quinoa to give the stew some color.

Serving Suggestion
Top each bowl with a dollop of plain nonfat yogurt for added creaminess.

Created by The Weekend Chef.

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    Kreg Cookson said

    January 4 2009 @ 1:14 pm

    This was excellent. I substituted white cannelli beans for the chickpeas and doubled the cumin. Has great spicy flavor, great texture and reheats and freezes well.

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