Chilean-Style Chickpea & Squash Stew
- chloe13323
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
A hearty, nourishing and deeply comforting one-pot stew that feels like the ultimate autumn hug. Rich with warming spices, tender squash and protein-packed chickpeas, this dish is simple to make yet full of slow-cooked flavour. It’s perfect for cosy evenings, batch cooking, or meal-prep lunches — and somehow tastes even better the next day.
This recipe is inspired by one of my favourites from Abel & Cole, whose beautifully curated recipe kits make cooking healthy, seasonal meals at home feel effortless.
Ingredients (serves 3–4)
1 onion
1 red onion squash
2 garlic cloves
2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
A pinch of cayenne pepper
2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
2 x 400g tins chickpeas, drained
A handful of flat-leaf parsley
1 tbsp olive oil
Sea salt, to taste
Method
Soften the onion - Trim, peel and roughly chop the onion. Warm the olive oil in a large pot over a medium heat. Add the onion with a pinch of salt and cook gently for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden.
Prepare the squash & herbs - Peel and chop the squash into bite-sized pieces. Finely slice the parsley stalks and roughly chop the leaves, keeping them separate for later.
Build the flavour base - Stir the crushed garlic and parsley stalks into the softened onion. Add the cumin seeds, smoked paprika, oregano and a pinch of cayenne. Fry for around 1 minute until beautifully fragrant.
Simmer the stew - Add the squash, chopped tomatoes and 300ml hot water. Stir well, cover with a lid and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until the squash is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Add the chickpeas - Stir in the drained chickpeas and cook for a further 2–3 minutes until heated through.
Finish & serve - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then scatter over the chopped parsley leaves to serve.
A deeply satisfying, spice-kissed stew that’s perfect ladled into bowls with crusty bread or enjoyed on its own. Ideal for slow evenings, simple nourishment, and those moments when you want comfort that still feels vibrant and wholesome.
