Slow cooker squash, cannellini bean and pesto stew

Name: Slow cooker squash, cannellini bean and pesto stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into 1-2cm cubes; 400g tin chopped tomatoes; 400g tin cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 750ml vegetable stock; 1 parmesan rind or veggie equivalent (optional); 4 tbsp vegetarian basil pesto; Buttered toast to serve

By: Food writer and chef, Charlotte PIke MBE

Published: 27 Nov 24
Updated: 26 May 25

This squash and bean stew recipe from Charlotte Pike is perfect for a cold day. Let the vegetarian stew simmer in the slow cooker, then add a swirl of pesto to serve.

Charlotte says: “This stew has a fresh yet full-bodied flavour. Adding a parmesan rind brings a wonderful richness, if you have one to use.”

Recipe taken from Quick Prep Slow Cook by Charlotte Pike (Hamlyn £16.99) and tested by delicious.

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Serves 4
Hands-on time 10 min. Slow-cook time 4 hours

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Ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into 1-2cm cubes
400g tin chopped tomatoes
400g tin cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
750ml vegetable stock
1 parmesan rind or veggie equivalent (optional)
4 tbsp vegetarian basil pesto
Buttered toast to serve

Method

If you have a sear or braise function on the slow cooker, switch it on. Add the oil, garlic and squash and cook for a few minutes until fragrant. If not, turn it on to high, add the oil, garlic and squash and give it a few minutes for the garlic to start to warm and become fragrant.
Add the tomatoes, beans and stock. Season well and add the parmesan rind, if using. Stir together, cover and cook on low for at least 4 hours until the sauce is rich and flavourful and the squash is completely tender.
Serve in bowls, with the pesto swirled in and toast on the side.

Recipe from December 2024 Issue

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 399kcals
Fat: 21g (2.9g saturated)
Protein: 12g
Carbohydrates: 35g (13g sugars)
Fibre: 13g
Salt: 1.9g

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