Squash and Chickpea Rice Stew
- Prep: 10m
- Cook: 40m
- Serves: 3
This creamy and delicious Chickpea Rice Stew is perfect for those of you looking for a scrumptious high protein meal packed with nutrients for the winter months. With sweet and nutty undertone, what’s not to love?
Method
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for 5 minutes, then add a pinch of salt and the crushed garlic and cook for a further minute before adding the cubed butternut squash and Mr Organic Mixed Herbs Pasta.
- Stir in the sage, then pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Allow to cook for 20 minutes before adding the Mr Organic Chickpea Rice.
- Cook for a further 10 minutes or until the rice has softened, then remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 tbsp of Mr Organic Balsamic Vinegar.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve with freshly toasted bread & top with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
All to be sourced organic where possible
- 150g Mr Organic Chickpea Rice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 400g butternut squash, peeled, deseeded & cubed
- 1 tbsp of dried or fresh sage
- 1 small jar Mr Organic Mixed Herb Passata Sauce
- 500ml vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- Handful of fresh parsley
- Freshly toasted bread to serve