Butternut Squash, Chickpea and Spinach Sauté

Name: Butternut Squash, Chickpea and Spinach Sauté
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lb), peeled and cubed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (540 ml) chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 4 cups (120 g) baby spinach; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup (60 ml) water

Published October 17, 2026

Photo : Weronika Krztoń / Unsplash

Prep10 min

Cook25 min

Total35 min

Servings4

Here's a simple dish that highlights the butternut squash on sale this week. With chickpeas and spinach, it's a complete, vegetarian and flavorful meal. The roasted squash becomes tender and caramelized, and everything comes together in no time. Ideal for busy evenings when you still want to eat well.

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Ingredients

Number of servings4

Ingredient	Amount	Metric
Butternut squash, peeled and cubed	1 medium	900 g
Olive oil	2 tbsp	30 ml
Yellow onion, chopped	1	1 unit
Garlic cloves, minced	2 cloves	2 units
Chickpeas, rinsed and drained	1 can (540 ml)	540 ml
Baby spinach	4 cups	120 g
Ground cumin	1 tsp	5 ml
Smoked paprika	½ tsp	5 ml
Salt and pepper	to taste	—
Water	¼ cup	60 ml

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes until tender.
Add butternut squash cubes, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring.
Pour in water, cover and simmer for 15 minutes over medium-low heat, until squash is tender.
Add chickpeas and spinach. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring until spinach is wilted.
Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Butternut Squash, Chickpea and Spinach Sauté

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