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Squash Stew in garlic and chilli

The kind of Mediterranean plate you make on repeat. garlic and chilli, a proper braise, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.8 from 3,200 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook50 min
Serves8
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Squash Stew in garlic and chilli
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the garlic and chilli elements, and pat the squash dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the butternut squash and braise until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the extra-virgin olive oil and the rest of the garlic and chilli flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the broccoli along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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