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Somali Spiced Pumpkin And White Bean Stew

Name: Somali Spiced Pumpkin And White Bean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Somali
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp xawaash spice blend, ground mixture of cumin, coriander, cardamom, and cinnamon; 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into half-inch cubes; 15 oz canned white navy beans, rinsed and drained; 1.5 cups crushed canned tomatoes; 1.5 cups vegetable broth; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

A comforting Somali stew featuring sweet butternut squash and creamy white beans simmered with fragrant xawaash spices and finished with fresh lemon.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min

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Technique to learn

Simmering Stews

Cooking ingredients uncovered or partially covered in liquid at a gentle bubble to merge fragrant spices and tenderize root vegetables.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a deep skillet or medium pot over medium heat.
Step 2: Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 3: Stir in the minced garlic and xawaash spice blend, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4: Add the cubed butternut squash, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the pot, stirring well to combine.

Step 5: Bring the liquid to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until squash is fork-tender.

Step 6: Fold in the drained white navy beans and cook uncovered for another 5 minutes to warm the beans through.

Step 7: Remove from heat, stir in the fresh lemon juice, and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

Cooking tips

Cut squash into uniform half-inch pieces so they cook evenly without becoming mushy.
If xawaash spice blend is unavailable premade, mix equal parts ground cumin, coriander, black pepper, and cardamom.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Somali; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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