Butternut Squash Coconut Curry

Name: Butternut Squash Coconut Curry
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 onion; 1 tsp canola oil; 2 tbsp curry powder; 1 tbsp cumin; 1 tbsp coriander; 1 tsp cinnamon; 10 oz frozen spinach; 2 small butternut squash; curry powder; 1 can chickpeas (14 1/2 ounce); 1 can diced tomatoes (14 1/2 ounce); 1 can light coconut milk (14 1/2 ounce); salt and pepper; 0.25 cup cilantro; basmati rice or brown rice

Chickpeas, butternut squash and coconut milk come together in this South Asian curry, fragrant with curry powder and cumin and simmered on the stove. Finish with fresh chopped cilantro.

1 hr · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 35 min · Cook 25 min · 60 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Place cubed butternut squash on a foil lined baking sheet, sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Sprinkle generously with curry powder, salt and pepper, and roast at 350 for 35-45 minutes, or until tender. You still want them to hold their shape when added to the curry, and not be mush:>.
45 min
3
While squash cooks, heat 1-2 tsp of canola oil over medium heat. Add onions and a little bit of salt, and sauté 2-3 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
3 min
4
Next, add the curry powder, cumin, corriander and cinnamon, and stir to coat the onions evenly with spices.
5
Add tomatoes with their juices, and the chickpeas, stir to combine. Next, add the spinach, stirring to coat with cooking liquid.
6
When all the spinach is added to the pan, cover and simmer until just wilted, about 3 minutes.
3 min
7
Add coconut milk and gently stir to combine. Finally, add the roasted butternut squash to the liquid, and stir to coat.
8
Top with fresh chopped cilantro (optional) and serve over basmati rice.