
African Squash and Chickpea Stew
Enjoy this hearty stew for dinner made using squash and chickpeas - perfect for African cuisine.
Directions
Recipe Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, chopped (2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz) low-sodium diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced okra
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/3 cup raw unsalted hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted*