This post is shared by naturopathic doctor, Elise Cohen Ho of EliseCohenHo.com. If you’re interested in hearing more healthy recipes, be sure to check out the recipe section of her website.
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As a mom of three who works full time as a Naturopathic Therapist, I am very much focused on giving my family the very best food possible. In this completely plant based entree we combine Butternut Squash, Black Beans and other yummy goodness for a protein filled experience that meat eaters and non meat eaters will enjoy.
Slow Cooker Black Bean, Quinoa & Butternut Stew
Ingredients
- 16 ounce can black beans
- 1/4 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 chipotle Chile from canned chipotle chilies in adobo
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 cup sweet potato
- 1 cup Butternut Squash
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 2 Bell Peppers
- 4 large carrots
- 1/2 cup peeled garlic cloves
- 2-3 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Himalayan Sea Salt
- 1 14.5- ounce can chopped tomatoes
- 3 c water
Instructions
- Rinse the black beans and drain.
- Rinse and drain the quinoa.
- Mince the chipotle Chile.
- Cut the sweet potato and butternut squash* into cubes.
- Cut the bell peppers, zucchini and carrots into thick chunks
- Combine all of the ingredients in a slow cooker.
- Cook 1 hours on high plus 4 hours on low, stirring once every hour.
Nutrition
*Take note that of all of the root vegetables butternut squash is probably the most difficult to peel. As a time saver, you may like to consider purchasing this already peeled and cut.
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With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Elise Cohen Ho is an expert in natural health (mental, physical and emotional), support of the family unit and support of the individual. Elise does not believe in a one size fits all world and to this end is very adept at working with a family to find what will truly help each family member to achieve all that they wish to in health, relationships and life. She is also a rarity in that she is a plant based eater but her website offers a great array of recipes for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, flexitarian and everyone in between.
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