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    Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Stew

    Published: Aug 19, 2020 · Modified: Nov 21, 2021 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Stew with beans and spinach, a healthy Fall dish. Warm, comforting and filling, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan friendly, this dish is so easy to make, and perfect with the whole family.

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    In my family, cooked meals are a must, and there is no such thing as just grabbing a sandwich and that should do. Oh, no! That's not how things work over here.

    My daughters might be little, but they do expect a cooked dish at every meal, which, to be honest, I am pretty chuffed with. It's not easy to get kids appreciate healthy homemade food, and it's amazing when that happens.

    Take this dish, it's absolutely packed with the best possible veggies, and, because the sweet potatoes and butternut squash are naturally sweet, that makes the stew a big hit with the little tummies.

    Add some pumpkin too if you have any, or any other veggies of your choice, the more, the better, and tastier too. Leftover veggies can be thrown it as well.

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    How to make the best butternut squash and sweet potato stew

    This stew must be the easiest dish I've cooked in a while. It needs little prep, and you end up with the perfect comfort food that everybody in your family loves.

    • Start by gently frying the onions, then add the peeled and cubed squash and sweet potatoes, the vegetable stock (broth), then leave to cook until the veggies are tender.

    The rest of the ingredients are added after. I always choose to season any dish at the end, sometimes you don't need to add much, since the flavours of the veggies make the stew incredibly delicious.

    This stew is my kind of food, it tastes great, it's super easy to make and it fills you up pretty quickly. With squash being one of Fall's favourite vegetable, it's hard to resist not cooking with it.

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    EASY SWAPS

    I find that sweet potatoes and butternut squash are a great pair and go so well together in any dish. And, together with the pumpkin, they are Fall's darling veggies, so it would be a shame not to use them.

    For more colour, throw some other vegetables in, l chose spinach and beans, l love this hearty combination. Of course, anything else can go in, just choose your favourite: kale, arugula, cavole nero and so on.

    If you want to make it even more filling, you can add some cooked sausages to it (chorizo is one great option), beef, or even grilled chicken, they would make a fantastic addition to the stew.

    Roasted butternut squash stuffed with couscous and vegetables is another great option if you are looking for more Fall kind of comforting dishes. Do give it a try!

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    4.43 from 28 votes
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    Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Stew
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    25 mins
    Total Time
    30 mins
     

    Butternut squash and sweet potato stew, a healthy Fall recipe. Warm, comforting, and so tasty. Vegan, gluten free.

    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Romanian
    Keyword: butternut squash recipes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 372 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • ½ medium butternut squash
    • 2 medium sweet potatoes
    • 1 onion
    • 800 ml vegetable stock
    • 1 cup fresh or frozen baby spinach
    • 1 can beans (400 g)
    • 2 tablespoon tomato purée
    • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • parsley to garnish
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. Peel and cube the butternut squash and sweet potatoes.
    2. Roughly chop the onion, heat up the oil in a pan and fry them for 2-3 minutes.

    3. Add the butternut squash and sweet potatoes, cover with vegetable stock and leave to cook until they are tender.
    4. Add the cooked beans and spinach, followed by the tomato purée.

    5. Give it a good stir, season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

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    Recipe Notes
    • To see the measurements in cups and ounces, please click on the US CUSTOMARY link.
    • The amount of ingredients listed can be adjusted depending on the number of servings you need, just click on the number next to SERVINGS.

     

    Nutrition Facts
    Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Stew
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 372 Calories from Fat 126
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 14g22%
    Saturated Fat 11g55%
    Sodium 1699mg71%
    Potassium 1365mg39%
    Carbohydrates 61g20%
    Fiber 9g36%
    Sugar 16g18%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 40835IU817%
    Vitamin C 54.7mg66%
    Calcium 165mg17%
    Iron 3.1mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Ronit

      October 30, 2016 at 9:32 pm

      Such a hearty and tasty looking stew!

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        October 30, 2016 at 10:03 pm

        Thank you, Ronit! It is a nice dish, I really enjoyed it 🙂

        Reply
    2. youthfoodblog

      October 31, 2016 at 12:39 am

      Hearty and healthy!

      Reply
    3. Amy Lopez

      November 12, 2018 at 6:30 pm

      I tried this amazing recipe last Friday and it was delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe and it’s been added to my family’s favorite stew!

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        November 13, 2018 at 5:51 am

        Thank you for your comment, l’m glad you liked the recipe.

        Reply
    4. kayla arlo

      April 05, 2019 at 4:45 pm

      so good

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        April 05, 2019 at 4:46 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Gayle Fishkin

      November 06, 2019 at 12:08 am

      I never seem to have either kale or spinach when I make your recipe, but it is delicious without. I also add roasted unsalted peanuts on top of each serving.

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        November 06, 2019 at 7:06 am

        The addition of peanuts sounds delicious. The stew is indeed delicious without spinach or kale too, I just like to use them up whenever I have some, and tend to add to lots of dishes I make, but they recipes are ok without too. I hope you liked the stew!

        Reply
    6. Tracy

      October 28, 2021 at 9:03 pm

      This stew is amazingly delicious! I like to add some cooked beets (both for sweetness and color) and pearled barley. A very hearty dish- perfect for fall weather!

      Reply

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