Pumpkin Stew
Pumpkin is everywhere – in coffee, desserts, and even mac and cheese. And there are quite a few reasons to indulge in this fall staple. Pumpkins are rich in vitamin A, specifically beta-carotene, a potent antioxidant that gives the squash its bright orange hue.
CAL/SERV :
301
PREP TIME :
N/A
YIELDS :
4 SERVINGS
COOK TIME:
N/A
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin (curry powder may be substituted)
- 1 (15 oz.) can pureed pumpkin (2 cups fresh may be substituted)
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, no salt added, drained
- 1 (15 oz.) can yellow corn kernels, no salt added, drained (1-1½ cups fresh or frozen may be substituted)
- 1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes, no salt added
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (vegetable may be substituted)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped, divided
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup plain, low-fat yogurt, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- In large saucepan warm oil over medium heat. Stir in peppers, onion and garlic and sauté about 6 minutes until peppers and onion soften.
- Stir in cumin and continue to cook 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in pumpkin, beans, corn, tomatoes and broth. Add 1 teaspoon cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to boil then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 25 minutes.
- Divide stew among four bowls and garnish with cilantro and yogurt, if desired.
Nutrition (per serving):
301 calories, 5 g total fat (1 g saturated fat),
57 g carbohydrate, 14 g protein, 14 g dietary fiber, 307 mg sodium.
Courtesy of American Institute for Cancer Research