Vegan Black Bean Butternut Squash Stew Recipe for Thanksgiving
Warm up your Thanksgiving with this black bean butternut squash stew recipe, featuring a blend of aromatic spices. Make sure to check it out!
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Knife and cutting board
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Potato masher or the back of a spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups Black beans soaked overnight and drained
- 1 medium-sized Butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 large Onion diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- Cilantro Fresh, chopped
- Avocado Sliced
- Lime wedges For serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic becomes fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cubed butternut squash to the pot. Sauté for another 5 minutes, allowing the squash to slightly soften.
- Add the soaked and drained black beans, vegetable broth, cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the stew simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the beans and squash are tender.
- Remove the bay leaves from the pot and discard them.
- Using a potato masher or the back of a spoon, gently mash some of the beans and squash against the side of the pot. This will help thicken the stew and create a creamier texture.
- Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper, if needed.
- Serve the black bean butternut squash stew hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Soaking the black beans — To ensure the black beans cook evenly and have a creamy texture, it's important to soak them overnight. This helps soften the beans and reduce the cooking time.
- Mashing the beans and squash — Gently mashing some of the beans and squash against the side of the pot helps thicken the stew and create a creamier consistency. Be careful not to overdo it, as you still want some whole beans and chunks of squash for texture.
- Adjusting the seasoning — Taste the stew before serving and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed. The flavors may intensify as the stew simmers, so it's always a good idea to taste and adjust accordingly.
- Garnish with freshness — The fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, and lime wedges add a burst of freshness and brightness to the stew. Don't skip these garnishes, as they elevate the flavors and provide a lovely contrast to the rich and hearty stew.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Black Bean Butternut Squash Stew Recipe for Thanksgiving
Amount per Serving
Calories
239
% Daily Value*
Fat
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
0.3
g
2
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
1595
mg
69
%
Potassium
1061
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
51
g
17
%
Fiber
13
g
54
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
20719
IU
414
%
Vitamin C
43
mg
52
%
Calcium
144
mg
14
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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