Modeled on North African stews, this aromatic vegetarian main course can be served over brown rice or steamed spinach.
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 form.
Per serving: 304 calories; 7 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 51 g carbohydrate; 15 g protein; 12 g fiber; 579 mg sodium; 1029 mg potassium; 0 g added sugars
Carbohydrate Servings: 2 1/2
Exchanges: 2 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 lean meat
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (310% daily value), Vitamin C (50% dv), Folate (30% dv), Potassium (27% dv).
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3/4 cups of dried chickpeas
2 1/2 pounds of kabocha squash
2 large carrots
1 large onion
1 cup of red lentils
4 cups of vegetable broth
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
1 tablespoon of minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
1 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of saffron
1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup of lime juice
1/2 cup of chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
1/4 cup of packed fresh cilantro leaves
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.
Combine the soaked chickpeas, squash, carrots, onion, lentils, broth, tomato paste, ginger, cumin, salt, saffron and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker.
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.
Stir in lime juice. Serve sprinkled with peanuts and cilantro.
if you don't have a crockpot can you slow cook this recipe in a large pot?
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