Squash and Chickpea Rice Stew

This creamy and delicious Chickpea Rice Stew is perfect for those of you looking for a scrumptious high protein meal packed with nutrients for the winter months. With sweet and nutty undertone, what’s not to love?

40 mins

1-3 people

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INGREDIENTS

150g of Mr Organic Chickpea Rice

1tbsp of Mr Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 yellow onion, finely diced

A pinch of salt

2 cloves of garlic crushed

400g of butternut squash peeled deseeded and cubed

1 tbsp of dried or fresh sage

1 small jar of Mr Organic Mixed Herbs Passata Sauce

500ml of vegetable stock

1 tbsp of Mr Organic Balsamic Vinegar

A handful of fresh parsley

Freshly toasted bread to serve

METHOD

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for 5 minutes, then add a pinch of salt and the crushed garlic and cook for a further minute before adding the cubed butternut squash and Mr Organic Mixed Herbs Pasta.

2. Stir in the sage, then pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Allow to cook for 20 minutes before adding the Mr Organic Chickpea Rice.

3. Cook for a further 10 minutes or until the rice has softened, then remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 tbsp of Mr Organic Balsamic Vinegar.

4. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve with freshly toasted bread & top with fresh parsley.