Vegetarian

Squash, Lentil and Chickpea Stew is for Soup.

Squash, Lentil and Chickpea Stew takes 45 minutes to prepare.

Squash, Lentil and Chickpea Stew takes 45 minutes to cook.

Squash, Lentil and Chickpea Stew makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Squash, Lentil and Chickpea Stew are:

* 3/4 cup dried chickpeas
* 2 1/2 pounds kabocha squash (see Note) or butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
* 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 1 cup red lentils
* 4 cups vegetable broth
* 2 tablespoons tomato paste
* 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
* 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon saffron (see Note)
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
* 1/4 cup lime juice
* 1/2 cup chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
* 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Here is how you make Squash, Lentil and Chickpea Stew:

* . Soak chickpeas in enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches for 6 hours or overnight. (Alternatively, use the quick-soak method: Place beans in a large pot with enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.) Drain when ready to use. * 2. Combine the soaked chickpeas, squash, carrots, onion, lentils, broth, tomato paste, ginger, cumin, salt, saffron and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker. * 3. Put on the lid and cook on low until the chickpeas are tender and the lentils have begun to break down, 5 to 6 1/2 hours. * 4. Stir in lime juice. Serve sprinkled with peanuts and cilantro. * Notes: Kabocha is a squash with a green-streaked rind and tender, sweet orange flesh. An average kabocha weighs two to three pounds. * Considered the world's most expensive spice, saffron contributes a pungent flavor and intense yellow color. It is sold in threads and powdered formServing Size: Makes 6 Large ServingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JULIEFILTER.

The nutritional information for Squash, Lentil and Chickpea Stew is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 333.7

• Total Fat: 2.3 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 1,192.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 63.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 14.7 g
• Protein: 16.4 g

The dietary needs meet for Squash, Lentil and Chickpea Stew is Vegan