RUPERT’S ODD PARTY
“What was that noise?” Up in his room, The little bear peers through the gloom. This tasty stew can be as hot as you like, just by adding more chilli and adjusting to taste. It is also vegan so ideal for those seeking a plant based diet. Serves 4.
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons chilli powder 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 large tomatoes – peeled, seeded and chopped 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced 1 (400g) tin pinto beans, drained and rinsed 225ml water
Butternut squash stew
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
METHOD
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion for a few minutes.
Add the cinnamon and chilli powder and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes.
Mix in the garlic and cumin seeds, sauté for 2 minutes more before adding the lemon juice and the tomatoes and mix thoroughly.
Add the squash, pinto beans and water then season to taste with salt and pepper.
Simmer for 1 hour, or until the squash is tender. Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary – allowing for the finished stew to have a thick texture.
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