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Butternut Squash Stew with Bulgur

Butternut squash stew with bulgur is a healthy and delicious dinner option, packed with earthy flavors and warm spices. Follow this simple recipe for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 9 cups
Calories 195 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium Butternut squash cut unto small cubes about 3.5 cups - 500g
  • About 5-6 large carrots cut in larger chunks about 300g
  • 2 lbs of boneless chicken breast cut into large chunks fat removed
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg (note: I would have used a little more but I was trying to make it husband friendly 😉
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • ½ teaspoon of kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves (note: I would have used a pinch more but I was trying to make it husband friendly 😉
  • 5 cups of water can use broth/stock instead and skip salt - I just didn't have any
  • ¾ cup of uncooked bulgur 120g

Instructions
 

  • Add the butternet, carrots, chicken and spices to the crockpot. You want the carrots on the larger end and the butternut on the smaller end. This way the carrots hold together but the squash breaks down.
    1 medium Butternut squash cut unto small cubes, About 5-6 large carrots cut in larger chunks, 2 lbs of boneless chicken breast cut into large chunks, 1 teaspoon nutmeg (note: I would have used a little more but I was trying to make it husband friendly 😉, 1 teaspoon ground sage, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon cloves (note: I would have used a pinch more but I was trying to make it husband friendly 😉
  • Add the 5 cups of water or broth.
    5 cups of water
  • I cooked on high for 4 hours but I'm sure 8 on low would work too.
  • After 4 hours I shut the pot of and added the dry bulgur. Honest here.. this was not in my original plan BUT the stew was too watery for my taste.
    ¾ cup of uncooked bulgur
  • Cover and let sit for ½ hour.
  • After at least ½ hour uncover and stir. You are ready to eat!

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 24gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 273mgPotassium: 724mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 11506IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Bulgur, Butternut, Squash, Stew
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