This recipe is a winner. Before you even start, the simple fact that it has harissa paste means that it's going to be good. Harissa is delicious spice mix, it comes in a jar and you'll find it in all of the supermarkets. It's a blend of olive oil, garlic and fragrant spices like coriander, paprika, caraway and cumin. It adds a fantastic flavour any time you use it and it's a key part of this stew but it's also great when used as a marinade too.

The chickpeas and lentils help to boost the protein content of this dish and the squash adds a delicious sweetness to the meal. If you don't have any butternut squash you can easily use pumpkin or sweet potato instead.

If you'd like to try some of our other vegetarian recipes then be sure to try our Vegetarian Lentil Chilli and Lou's Lush Lentil Curry.