Creamy Gochujang Black Bean Stew with Crispy Garlic

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1/2 medium yellow onion
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 4 none scallions
• 2 tbsp gochujang
• 1.5 lb butternut squash
• 2 15 oz cans black beans
• 1.5 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp tamari
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
• 1 none lime
• none none kosher salt

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium low heat. When hot, add the sliced garlic, making sure the garlic is touching the oil. Allow the garlic to cook in the oil until it starts to become golden brown in color, about 3 minutes. Transfer the garlic slices to a bowl lined with paper towels and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
2. To the same pan add the onions with a pinch of salt and saute for 4-5 minutes until the onions have softened. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and the white portion of the scallions and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the gochujang and stir it into the onion mixture and continue to saute for about 3 minutes.
4. Add in the cubed squash along with another pinch of salt. Saute the mixture for about 5 minutes. Add 1-2 tbsp of the vegetable broth then partially cover the pan with a lid and allow to cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes. Remove the lid and use your spatula to scrape and stir the squash well then place the lid back on for 5 minutes or until the cubes have partially softened.
5. As you wait, add the vegetable broth, tamari, vinegar, and maple syrup to a large measuring cup or bowl and whisk together.
6. To the pan, pour in the black beans and vegetable broth mixture and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer then partially cover with the lid and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the butternut squash is fully cooked through.
7. Remove the lid, add the peanut butter, lime zest and juice and stir until everything is evenly mixed together.
8. Serve the stew over some cooked rice, then top with some of the remaining scallions, crispy garlic slices, sesame seeds and sesame oil if desired.