Savory Pumpkin and Sage Stew

This savory pumpkin and sage stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a fall meal. The pumpkin is roasted until tender and caramelized, and then simmered in a flavorful broth made with onion, garlic, sage, and coconut milk. The result is a comforting and satisfying stew that's sure to warm you up on a cold night.

This recipe was inspired by a trip I took to the pumpkin patch last fall. I was looking for a way to use up all the pumpkins I had, and I came up with this stew. I wanted to create a dish that was both savory and sweet, and that would showcase the natural flavors of the pumpkin. I started by roasting the pumpkin until it was tender and caramelized. Then, I simmered it in a flavorful broth made with onion, garlic, sage, and coconut milk. The result was a comforting and satisfying stew that was perfect for a fall meal.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 small pumpkin, peeled and cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic in a little bit of olive oil until softened.
2. Add the pumpkin, vegetable broth, coconut milk, sage, salt, and pepper to the pot.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
4. Ladle the stew into bowls and serve.

Why It Works

• Roasting the pumpkin before simmering it in the broth helps to concentrate its flavor and give it a slightly caramelized taste.
• The combination of onion, garlic, sage, and coconut milk creates a flavorful broth that complements the pumpkin well.
• Simmering the stew for 20 minutes allows the flavors to meld and develop.