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Main course · Persian

Khoresh-e Fesenjan ba Kadoo (Squash in Walnut and Pomegranate Stew)

55 min Serves 4 ~552 kcal/serving ~£6.50 (£1.63/serving) Contains-nutsDairy-freeGluten-freeVeganVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 600 g butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 200 g walnuts
  • 4 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 300 ml vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
552 kcal
Protein
9.8 g
Carbohydrate
34.3 g
of which sugars
19.9 g
Fat
41.4 g
of which saturates
3.8 g
Fibre
7.4 g
Salt
0.59 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Blitz the walnuts in a food processor to a coarse rubble, then toast in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan and fry the onion for 5 minutes until soft, then stir in the turmeric and cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add the butternut squash and toasted walnuts, then pour in the vegetable stock, bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the pomegranate molasses and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until the squash is tender and the sauce is thick and glossy.

  5. 5

    Taste and add a little more pomegranate molasses for extra tang if you like.

  6. 6

    Scatter with pomegranate seeds and serve with basmati rice.

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