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Home / Blog / Slow Cooker Squash & Quinoa Stew Recipe

Slow Cooker Squash & Quinoa Stew Recipe

January 8, 2024 by The Natural Grocery Company

Looking for an easy, filling soup recipe during these colder months? This squash and quinoa stew is thick, rich, and it will satisfy vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores alike! After a quick sauté, this is a quintessential slow cooker recipe. Serve with a loaf of crusty bread for a satisfying meal.

 

Slow Cooker Squash and Quinoa Stew

Serves 6

Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes

Plant-based, gluten-free

 

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 large yellow onion, diced

1 large garlic clove, minced

2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cubed

1 medium carrot, peeled and diced

1 quart vegetable broth

1 – 15-oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes

1/3 cup uncooked quinoa

1 tablespoon sriracha

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon dried thyme

1 ½ teaspoons sea salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

 

  1. Turn slow cooker on high. When hot, add olive oil, onions, and garlic. Cook for 3-5 minutes until onions soften.
  2. Add remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
  3. Cover and cook for 4 hours on high or until the butternut squash is tender and cooked through.
  4. Adjust seasonings to taste and serve.

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