Description
A cozy and colorful stew packed with plant protein and fiber, perfect for a warm dinner with easy leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups cubed butternut squash (or sweet potato), peeled
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and cube the butternut squash into 1/2-inch pieces. Dice the onion and bell peppers. Mince the garlic. Rinse and drain the black beans.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Add the diced bell peppers and continue to sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Add the cubed butternut squash, diced tomatoes undrained, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the squash is tender.
- Stir in the rinsed and drained black beans. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the stew from heat. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Ladle the hot stew into bowls, garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, and serve warm.
Notes
Great paired with tortillas, rice, or bread. Can be modified with different beans or squash.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: stew, vegan, black bean, butternut squash, healthy dinner