Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 1 vegetable bouillon cube
  • 1/2 head savoy cabbage chopped
  • 1 leek trimmed and sliced
  • 1 butternut squash peeled, seeded and cubed
  • 1 pound red potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
  • 3/4 cup parsley leaves roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Method

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven, add the cumin seeds and cook for 1-2 mins until fragrant. Add 6 cups water and the bouillon cube and bring to a boil. Add the cabbage, leek, squash and potatoes, season with salt and pepper and return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 mins until the vegetables are just tender. Add the chicken and simmer for 12-15 mins until cooked through and flavors have blended.
  • Meanwhile, toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet for 2-3 mins, stirring. Transfer to a blender or food processor. Add the parsley, Parmesan, nutmeg and 3 tbsp water and process until smooth. Drizzle the pesto over the stew and serve.