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Yellow Split Pea and Butternut Squash Stew

The perfect autumn stew with with rich, bold flavors. The combination of ingredients give this stew several anti-inflammatory properties and also lends a nice balance of sweet and savory flavors. Perfect served over brown rice or cauliflower rice.
Course Main Course
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon  olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • couple  dashes salt
  • 3 gloves garlic, minced
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes (equivalent to the yield from a 2lb squash)
  • 1 bunch collard greens, chopped
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 lime, sliced for serving
  • cooked brown rice, cauliflower rice, or a combination for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and red bell pepper, sprinkle with a small amount of salt and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until onions are soft and translucent. Add the garlic, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Stir together and cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the vegetable broth and split yellow peas. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add butternut squash and collard greens. stir, then cover and continue to cook for another 15 minutes, until butternut squash is tender. Add coconut milk and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  • Optional step: use immersion blender or potato masher to lightly mash some of the squash and peas. This will add some thickness to the stew.
  • Serve over brown rice or cauliflower rice with lime slices on top. The lime juice adds great depth to the flavor.

Notes

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