Nine Essences: Autumn Stew with Squash and Lentils

A warm hug of flavors and textures for cool days.

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Nine Essences: Autumn Stew with Squash and Lentils
Prep Time25 min
Cook Time50 min
Servings6 servings
DifficultyEasy
Calories265 kcal

Resumo para quem tem pressa

"An aromatic stew that celebrates autumn by combining tender lentils with the velvety sweetness of cubed pumpkin. Nine spices and aromatics merge into a dense tomato broth finished with spinach leaves."

Discover the coziness of a vegetarian stew full of sweet pumpkin, nutritious lentils, and aromatic spices, perfect for any meal, ideal for warming the body and soul in autumn.

O Que Você Precisa Saber

- The slow sauté of onion, carrot, and celery creates the classic mirepoix base that anchors the flavors of the stew. - The infusion of spices in hot olive oil activates essential oils that deeply perfume the lentils. - Slow cooking with a lid for 45 minutes softens the pumpkin until it releases starch that thickens the vegetable broth.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 unidade, picada Large onion
  • 4 cloves, minced Garlic
  • 2 units, diced Medium carrot
  • 2 stalks, diced Celery
  • 700 g, peeled and in 2-3 cm cubes Squash (Butternut or Kabocha)
  • 1 cup (200g), washed and drained Brown or green lentils
  • 400 g (1 lata) Tomate pelado picado
  • 700 ml (approximately 3 cups) Vegetable broth
  • 200 ml (approximately 1 cup), or more as needed Water
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh grated ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon (optional) Ground cinnamon
  • a gosto Sea salt
  • a gosto Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 units Bay leaves
  • 2 cups (optional) Espinafre fresco
  • 0.25 cup, to serve Fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon, for finishing Lemon juice

Instructions

Instructions

1

In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 5-7 minutes, until translucent and soft.

2

Junte o alho picado, as cenouras e o aipo. Refogue por mais 5 minutos, mexendo ocasionalmente. Adicione a páprica defumada, cominho, curry, gengibre e canela (se usar). Mexa por 1 minuto, até as especiarias ficarem perfumadas.

3

Add the cubed pumpkin and washed lentils to the pan. Mix well to coat the ingredients with the spices.

4

Add the chopped canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, water, and bay leaves. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir gently.

5

Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to the minimum, cover the pan, and cook for 40-50 minutes. Stir occasionally until the pumpkin is tender and the lentils are cooked but still have some texture. If necessary, add a little more water or broth.

6

Retire as folhas de louro. Se estiver usando espinafre, adicione-o nos últimos 5 minutos de cozimento, mexendo até murchar. Experimente e ajuste o sal, a pimenta e adicione o suco de limão.

7

Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro.

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Chef Tips

- Use lentilhas marrons ou verdes que mantêm o formato e a integridade mesmo após cozimento prolongado. - Pique a abóbora em pedaços de 3 cm para que cozinhem sem se desmanchar por completo no caldo quente. - Adicione o suco de limão e o coentro fresco apenas no prato final para manter o frescor vibrante e a cor viva.

Variations

- Add 100 ml of whole coconut milk at the end of cooking to obtain a creamy and exotic stew. - Add pieces of vegetable sausage or grilled smoked tofu to intensify the protein content of the dish. - Incorporate a tablespoon of sun-dried tomato paste into the sauté to deepen the umami notes.

Substitutions

- A abóbora cabotiá pode ser substituída por abóbora de pescoço, moranga ou batata-doce em cubos uniformes. - As lentilhas verdes ou marrons podem ser substituídas por lentilhas francesas tipo puy ou grão-de-bico cozido. - O espinafre pode ser trocado por couve-manteiga finamente fatiada ou acelga picada adicionada no final.

How to Store

Keep the stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The dish gains complexity the next day, as the lentil grains and vegetable cubes absorb the aromatic broth during the refrigerated rest.

Can You Freeze It?

O estofado congela com ótimo resultado em recipientes próprios para freezer por até 3 meses. Descongele na geladeira por 12 horas e reaqueça em fogo baixo em uma panela, acrescentando um gole de água morna para ajustar.

What to Serve With

Serve accompanied by basmati rice with spices, warm naan bread, or steamed quinoa. A drizzle of raw extra virgin olive oil and toasted pumpkin seeds sprinkled over the dish add crunch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do the lentils need to be soaked before cooking?

Common brown or green lentils do not require long soaking; just wash them well under running water before use.

Can pumpkin be cooked with the skin on?

If using kabocha pumpkin with well-sanitized skin, you can keep it; other varieties must be peeled.

How to prevent the stew from burning at the bottom of the pan?

Keep the heat on minimum after boiling, use a heavy-bottomed pot, and stir gently every 10 minutes.

Can I replace fresh ginger with ginger powder?

You can use a third of a teaspoon of dried ginger powder, although fresh offers a more citrusy and aromatic profile.

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