Hearty Crockpot Stew
 

Hearty Crockpot Stew

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This savory stew is a perfect vegetarian meal for when you crave something other than soup. It's full of delicious autumn treats.

SERVING SIZE

serves 6

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 onion, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon chili powder

4 1/2 cups vegetable stock, divided (you may need a bit more to cover veggies)

1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas, rinsed

1 cup butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

1 cup red kuri winter squash, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

1 small acorn squash, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

1 bunch chard, leaves and stems separated and roughly chopped

1 cup cauliflower, cut into medium florets

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

6 baby purple potatoes, quartered

1 bay leaf

2 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until soft and golden brown (about 4 to 5 minutes). Stir in the tomato paste, red pepper flakes and chili powder, and cook for 1 more minute.

Stir in 1 cup vegetable stock, scraping up any browned bits in the skillet, then transfer the contents of the skillet to a slow cooker.

Add the chickpeas, squashes, chard stems (but not the leaves), cauliflower, potatoes, bay leaf, 2 teaspoons salt, pepper, remaining vegetable stock and lemon juice. Stir, then cover and cook on low for 8 hours. (If you're in a time pinch, you can cook it on medium for 6 hours instead).

Just before serving, lift the lid and stir in the chard leaves. Cook for 10 more minutes. Remove the bay leaf, season with salt and pepper, then stir to slightly break up the squash.

Ladle the stew into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

  PRINT VERSION

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