Name: BUTTERNUT SQUASH WILD RICE STEW
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 leeks; 2 carrots; 2 celery ribs; 4 garlic clove; 3 cups lacinato kale; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried thyme; 0.5 tsp salt and pepper; 6 cups vegetable broth; 2 lbs butternut squash; 1 cup wild rice; 1 cup raw cashews; 0.5 tsp cornstarch; 10 oz canned chickpeas drained

Butternut Squash Wild Rice Stew

6 servings

30 min active time

1 h total time

3.5 (2 votes)

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Ingredients

Unit system

	2 Tbsp
	2 sliced
	2 chopped
	2 chopped
	4
	3 cups chopped
	1 tsp
	1 tsp
	¹⁄₂ tsp
	6 cups
	2 lbs peeled and diced
	1 cup
	1 cup soaked
	¹⁄₂ tsp
	10 oz drained

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Nutrition

Amount per serving

Daily %

Calories

408

20%

Total Fat

19 g

24%

Cholesterol

0.57 mg

Sodium

1181 mg

51%

Total Carbohydrates

54 g

20%

Fiber

10.0 g

36%

Total Sugar

11 g

Proteins

13 g

27%

Calcium

183 mg

14%

Iron

5.4 mg

30%

Potassium

1130 mg

24%

Vitamin D

0 mcg

Daily % are based on a 2000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your needs (guideline from FDA).

Disclaimer: The nutrition depends on the products you use, as there can be large variations between products. This information may be incomplete/inaccurate, as we may not have accurate data for some ingredients.

Instructions

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- 1In a large pot, warm 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the leek, carrots, celery and garlic then cook for about 5 minutes. Next add the kale, oregano, thyme, salt & pepper and cook for an addition 3 minutes.
- 2To the pot, add wild rice. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, partially cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add the squash and continue to cook for another 20-25 minutes, until squash is soft and rice is fully cooked. The time may vary depending on the rice that you use.
- 3To a high speed blender or NutriBullet, add the soaked and rinsed cashews, 1 cup of water and 1/2 tablespoon starch. Blend until smooth.
- 4Lastly, add the chickpeas and pour in the cashew milk. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- 1To soak cashews, bring a pot with 2 cups water to a boil. Remove from heat, add the cashews and allow to soak for at least 30 minutes. Drain and rinse before using in recipe.