With these temperatures, all you crave is pumpkin stew with arugula, right? Pumpkin stew is delicious for several reasons. I personally really love pumpkin: it's my favorite vegetable. And you can combine it endlessly.
Pumpkin stew with arugula
30 minutes
Pumpkin and arugula
First of all, pumpkin has a natural sweetness that goes well with savory flavors. The texture of pumpkin after cooking and mashing makes for a creamy, unctuous stew. In addition, it is a versatile vegetable that pairs well with different herbs and spices, allowing you to experiment with flavors.
Arugula is a spicy, peppery leafy vegetable that offers an interesting contrast to the sweetness of squash. The sharpness and slight bitter element of arugula can enrich the taste of the stew and provide a balanced flavor experience. It also adds a fresh, crunchy texture to the soft consistency of the stew.
The combination of the sweetness of the squash, the creamy texture of the stew and the spicy, bitter notes of arugula make for a balanced and flavorful meal without one overpowering the taste of the other. It is a surprising combination of flavors and textures that complement each other and make the meal more interesting.
More stew recipes
Looking for more stew recipes? How about this Italian stew with sweet potato and spinazie or this cauliflower stew with halloumi and tomato bell pepper sauce.
What you need:
2
500 gr floury potatoes
400 gr pumpkin cubes
10 gr raisins
1 cinnamon stick
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
black pepper
50 gr arugula
40 gr soft goat cheese
What to do:
1
Bring a pan of water to a boil. Peel the potatoes and cut into chunks. Boil the potatoes for 20 minutes until soft. After 5 minutes, add the diced pumpkin to the same pan and cook with them. Then drain together and return to the pan.
2
Soak the raisins in lukewarm water for 5 minutes, then drain. Add the cinnamon, cider vinegar and some pepper to the pan and mash until coarsely mashed. Then mix in the arugula and raisins. Keep a few raisins behind for garnish.
3
Divide the stew between plates and garnish with some extra pepper, raisins and the goat cheese.
4
Enjoy and don't forget to share your dish in your Instastory with the tag @easyculi!
