Wintergold Stew

Warm up your winter evenings with a hearty bowl of Wintergold Stew, a vibrant, comforting dish packed with seasonal vegetables and aromatic spices. This one-pot vegan stew combines golden potatoes, butternut squash, carrots, and parsnips simmered in a rich vegetable broth flavored with cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika. Protein-packed chickpeas add a satisfying touch, while fresh thyme and a sprinkle of parsley lend an herby freshness. With its golden hues and robust flavors, it's the perfect cozy meal to nourish your body and soul. Ready in just an hour and serving six, this stew is an easy weeknight dinner or a show-stopping centerpiece for your next gathering. Ideal for fans of plant-based comfort food, Wintergold Stew is both nutritious and irresistibly delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 medium, peeled and sliced carrots
• 3 medium, peeled and diced parsnips
• 2 medium, diced golden potatoes
• 2 cups, peeled and cubed butternut squash
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 15 oz can, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the carrots, parsnips, golden potatoes, and butternut squash to the pot. Stir to coat the vegetables in the oil.

Step 5

Sprinkle the ground cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over the vegetables. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes, uncovered.

Step 7

Stir in the drained chickpeas and fresh thyme. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 8

Discard the bay leaf and taste the stew, adjusting salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your Wintergold Stew!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3277.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2072.9

Total Fat 58.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.8g
Cholesterol 6.6mg	0%
Sodium 7580.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 348.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 73.7g	0%
Total Sugars 73.9g
Protein 62.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 803.8mg	0%
Iron 23.3mg	0%
Potassium 7837.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.1%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 64.4%