A cozy, elegant French vegetable stew inspired by ratatouille — but adapted for Autumn produce. Sweet potato, squash, leeks, and herbs simmer into a silky, comforting dish that reheats beautifully throughout the week. Perfect for meal prep with a refined French twist.
Servings: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 cup sweet potato, diced
- 1 cup butternut squash, diced
- 1 leek, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Seasoning & Herbs
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt & pepper
Broth
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional for richness)
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add leeks and carrots. Cook 5 minutes until softened.
- Add Autumn vegetables: Stir in sweet potato, squash, and cabbage. Cook 3 minutes.
- Season: Add thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Add broth: Pour in broth and tomato paste (optional). Stir well.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender and stew is thickened.
- Finish: Adjust seasoning. Remove bay leaf. Serve warm or portion into containers for meal prep.
Storage
Keeps 4 days refrigerated. Freezes well for up to 2 months.
Substitutions
- Sweet potato → Carrots
- Butternut squash → Pumpkin
- Leek → Shallots
- Cabbage → Kale
Beauty Benefits
- Sweet potato brightens skin with beta‑carotene.
- Leeks help reduce inflammation and support detox pathways.
- Squash hydrates and nourishes dry skin.
- Carrots support skin repair and radiance.
- Olive oil strengthens the skin barrier with healthy fats.
I’m Stacey Hobbs, thanks for reading Face by Stace! Until next time.
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