Moroccan chickpea, squash & cavolo nero stew

Vegetarian casserole recipe for 4 people, takes only 50 mins; recipe has tomatoes, olive oil, butternut squash, thyme leaves, garlic clove, onion, chickpeas, bay leaf, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, turmeric, harissa, vegetable stock, feta, lemon, fennel seeds, ground coriander, cavolo nero and coriander.

Moroccan chickpea, squash & cavolo nero stew

Moroccan chickpea, squash & cavolo nero stew

Recipe by Chef Soomro Course: Vegetarian casserole
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

35 mins

Ingredients

  • Coriander: handful fresh coriander leaves, to serve
  • Turmeric: 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • Garlic Clove: 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • Olive Oil: 5 tbsp olive oil
  • Onion: 1 onion, sliced
  • Vegetable Stock: 1l vegetable stock
  • Lemon: 1 lemon, zested, then cut into wedges
  • Ground Cumin: 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • Bay Leaf: 1 bay leaf
  • Butternut Squash: 250g butternut squash, peeled and chopped into large chunks
  • Feta: 100g feta, crumbled
  • Ground Cinnamon: 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Harissa: 1 tbsp harissa
  • Cavolo Nero: 200g cavolo nero, shredded
  • Tomatoes: 4 tomatoes, halved
  • Ground Coriander: 1 tsp ground coriander
  • Chickpeas: 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained
  • Thyme Leaves: 1 tbsp thyme leaves
  • Fennel Seeds: 2 tsp fennel seeds

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the tomatoes on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment, drizzle over 2 tbsp olive oil, season and roast in the oven for 20 mins or until soft. Set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, pour 2 tbsp oil into a large saucepan and add the squash, thyme, garlic and onion. Season generously and cook on a low heat for 15 mins or until the vegetables begin to soften (but not brown).
  3. Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, bay, ground spices and harissa. Season to taste and pour in the stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30-35 mins until the liquid has reduced.
  4. Put the feta in a small bowl and add the remaining olive oil and the lemon zest. Mix well and set aside.
  5. Toast the fennel seeds in a frying pan for 1 min, then lightly crush with a pestle and mortar, or in a bowl with the back of a rolling pin.
  6. Add the ground coriander and cavolo nero to the stew and cook for 2 mins. Put the stew in a bowl and top with a scoop of feta, a sprinkling of coriander leaves and fennel seeds, and some seasoning. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.