Acorn Squash Stew with Warm Spices + Spinach

- Vegetarian
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Ingredients
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- Fresh Ginger (about a 1 inch piece)
- 1 Acorn Squash
- 1 pound Russet Potato
- 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 11⁄2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
- 1⁄4 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 4 cups Water
- 1 15-ounce can Garbanzo Beans
- 4 cups Baby Spinach (fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Cider Vinegar
- 4 Naans (or pita - optional for serving)
- 1⁄4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
Cooking Instructions
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1. CHOP
Mince the onion. Mince the garlic and ginger. Peel, halve, and scoop seeds from the squash. Dice. Peel and dice the potatoes.
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2. SAUTÉ
Over medium heat, warm the olive oil, then sauté the onions, garlic and ginger (if using) for about 5 minutes or until they’re a bit tender and picking up some golden brown color. Add all of the spices and stir well for 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste and incorporate it into the spices, cooking it on the bottom of the pan for 60 seconds.
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3. SIMMER
Add the chopped squash and potato. Add the water and the entire can of garbanzo beans including the liquid. Bring to a full boil, then reduce to a simmer. Stir occasionally and cook for about 30-40 minutes or until the squash is tender.
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4. SPINACH
Stir in the spinach until it just begins to wilt. Add the cider vinegar and do a final taste test. Add more salt if needed.
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5. SERVING
Serve in deep bowls with slices or naan or pita. If desired, top with a dollop of Greek yogurt.
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