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South African Spiced Lentil And Squash Stew

Name: South African Spiced Lentil And Squash Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients: 400 g butternut squash, peeled and cubed into 2cm pieces; 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium red onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 3 cups vegetable broth, halal certified; 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed

A wholesome meat-free South African home stew featuring tender butternut squash and brown lentils infused with cumin and coriander.

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

Technique to learn

Simmering Legumes

Cooking dried pulses slowly in seasoned broth ensures even tenderness without splitting the skins.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2: Add diced red onion and cook for 4 minutes until softened.
Step 3: Stir in minced garlic, ground coriander, and ground cumin, frying for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4: Add cubed butternut squash, rinsed brown lentils, and vegetable broth to the pot.

Step 5: Bring contents to a boil, then lower heat to medium-low and cover tightly.

Step 6: Simmer for 25 minutes until lentils are soft and squash is fork-tender, then finish with fresh lemon juice.

Cooking tips

Brown lentils maintain their structure well during simmer cooking without turning mushy.
Adjust broth amount toward the end of cooking if a thinner soup-like consistency is preferred.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by South African; 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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