Pumpkin and vegetable stew
Description
The recipe won't take much time. It's a great way to prepare pumpkin stew with vegetables, which can be served as a main dish or with a side. During summer and autumn, you can use absolutely any available vegetables in this stew, making the dish even more rich and delicious. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Here is a fairly simple list of the main ingredients included in the recipe for vegetable stew with pumpkin.
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Step 2
2. Finely dice the onion and press the garlic. Combine olive oil with butter and place in a pan. Once the oil is heated, sauté the onion and garlic, adding the spices.
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Step 3
3. It's better to prepare the chickpeas in advance. Peel the pumpkin and potatoes, and cut them into medium-sized cubes. Wash the tomatoes, pour boiling water over them, and remove the skins. Finely chop them, making sure to retain their juice for the dish. If you have broth on hand, you can use it for the stew (if not, plain water will work too).
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Step 4
4. To the fried onion and garlic, add the potatoes and pumpkin. Gently mix and let cook in the pan for 3-5 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Now it's time to add the tomatoes, chickpeas, and a pinch of saffron for a richer color. Pour in broth or water to cover. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and bring to a boil. It's best to simmer the pumpkin and vegetable stew slowly over low heat, covered.
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Step 6
6. If you want to add a special touch to the dish, then the following two ingredients are indispensable—lemon and olives. They transform the classic pumpkin and vegetable stew into an original version of an extraordinary dish.
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Step 7
7. They should be added at the very end of cooking, after removing the stew from the heat. That's it, the dish is ready to serve.