This vegetarian stew is so much greater than its individual parts. As long as you keep the basic coconut and tomato base, you can pretty much vary the vegetables and beans you add to it. Next time I make this, I will try adding some wilted spinach… I do like my green vegetables.

Serves 4

2 400ml tins coconut milk
2 400g tins chopped tomatoes
2-3cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1-2 tsp chilli flakes
1 butternut squash, 1kg, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces [I used sweet potato]
2 medium aubergines, 600g, cut into bite-size pieces
handful of fresh coriander, chopped [I used our parsley]
1 400g tin chickpeas, drained
3 tsp brown miso paste

Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C. For this recipe you will need a large casserole, which has a lid. Put the coconut milk, tinned tomatoes, grated ginger and chilli flakes into the casserole and heat gently on the hob, until boiling. Season. The tinned coconut milk may have separated, but add all the thick and thin liquid as it will melt and mix as the casserole heats. Chop the aubergine and sweet potato, and add to the coconut mixture. Once this has come to the boil, cook for 30 minutes in the oven. 

Remove from the oven, add the parsley, miso and chickpeas. Return to the oven for another 30 minutes. It is ready when the sweet potato is soft when tested with a sharp knife. Serve with brown rice. Any leftovers keep well in the fridge and, if anything, taste richer when heated a day or so later.

If you like this, try:-
Very Cheesy Pie
Salt Cod Fritters
Pistou

5 to remember
mucho más grande que – so much greater than
mientras – as long as
la próxima vez que haga esto – next time I make this
se derretirá – it will melt
cualquier sobrante – any leftovers

This recipe is from Deliciously Ella by Ella Mills [UK: Yellow Kite]

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