Black Bean Cauliflower Stew
The perfect blend of sweet & savory.
Equipment
- Stove
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Butternut Squash (peeled & cubed)
- 1 Large Cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 1 Large Shallot (thinly sliced)
- 1 Serrano Pepper (diced)
- 2 Red Peppers (diced)
- 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- Spice Blend (see below)
- 1 Can Light Coconut Milk (15oz)
- 2 Cups Veggie Stock
- 1 Can Black Beans (15oz - drained & rinsed)
- 2 Limes (juiced)
- Scallions (thinly sliced)
- Cilantro Leaves
- Basmati Rice
- EVOO (for cooking)
- Pink Himalayan Salt
Spice Blend:
- 1 tsp Basil (dried)
- 1 tsp Cinammon
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Ginger (ground)
- 1/2 tsp Hot Red Chili Flakes (note: not crushed red pepper!)
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Oregeno (dried)
- 1 tsp Thyme (dried)
Instructions
Roast the Veggies:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F
- Spread the cubed butternut squash and cauliflower florets onto two sheet pans. Toss with EVOO and salt - spread so they cook evenly!
- Roast for 25 minutes until caramelized and tender
Make your Rice:
- At rice to a saucepan at a 2:1 (water:rice) ratio over high heat
- Once boiling reduce to a simmer and cook until all water is absorbed - roughly 10-15 minutes
- Remove from heat and set aside
Start the Stew:
- Over medium heat add EVOO to coat the bottom of a large pot
- Saute shallot and some salt for a minute or so. Then add the red peppers and continue to saute until both are caramelized. Stir in the garlic and serrano pepper and cook for roughly one more minute.
- Add spice blend and toast for a minute
- Add the coconut milk and veggie stock. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes
- Stir in the beans and roasted veggies & immer for another 5 minutes or so.
- Add the lime juice & season with more salt if needed.
- Remove from heat and let sit for about 5-10 minutes to cool
- Serve the stew over the rice & garnish with scallions and cilantro!
Notes
Hot Red Chili Flakes: Something like THIS
I tend to prefer Indian red chili powder, which can be found in the international food section of your grocery store. If you want more heat, obviously add more...but I will warn you - go slow! This powder is EXTREMELY HOT :)