Pumpkin and chickpea stew with thyme

by Alice on marzo 3, 2009

This is a nice, thick stew for wintery days. The onion, garlic and thyme, togehter with the sweetness of the pumpkin, make this a special, luscious meal. The pumpkin and chickpeas combination will satisfy and fill you up nicely. Also works great as a starter or side dish. Fresh thyme can be substituted with dried thyme.

Makes 2-4 servings.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons filtered or mineral water

½ large onion, halved and finely chopped

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 medium-sized pumpkin (butternut, buttercup or autumn cup), peeled and cut into chunks

1 handful fresh thyme (to garnish)

2 cups vegetable stock

400 g cooked chickpeas

1 pinch whole sea salt

1 pinch chili powder

Directions:

In a large pot, heat the olive oil, then add the onion, the garlic and the water and cook over low to medium heat until the onion and garlic are soft and golden. Add the pumpkin, chili pepper, salt and vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the pumpkin is very tender and the stock has been absorbed. Use more stock if needed. Add the chickpeas, stir and cook for 5 more minutes, making sure the pumpkin and the chickpeas are blended together. Remove from the heat, drizzle with some olive oil, top with the thyme and serve warm.


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{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Bianca- Vegan Crunk marzo 3, 2009 alle 09:05

That looks like the perfect meal on a cold, blistery day like today.

2 heather marzo 3, 2009 alle 11:00

I wholeheartedly agree with Bianca. This sounds perfect. With a fresh batch of chickpeas just cooked, I think I’ll be making this!

Thanks and cheers,

*Heather*

3 Hayley marzo 4, 2009 alle 19:06

This looks so hearty and warming. Thanks for sharing!

4 Mihl marzo 5, 2009 alle 09:46

I love the colour and the creamy texture looks great too!

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