Thai Butternut Squash Curry

Thai Butternut Squash Curry

Thai Butternut Squash Curry

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A comforting and flavorful Thai-inspired vegetarian curry perfect for cooler evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 4 adults
Calories 514
Cuisine Thai
Taste Creamy, Savory, Spicy
Occasion Comfort food, Weeknight dinner
Difficulty Level Intermediate
Cooking Method Boiled
Cost $
Diet Diabetic, Gluten-free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Lacto-Vegetarian, Lactose-free, Low Lactose, Mediterranean, Ovo-Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Health Tag Low-fat, Vegetables

Equipment

  • Chopping board
  • Chopping knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Saucepan
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Measuring cup

Ingredients
 
 

  • 10 ml vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 2 cm piece of ginger fresh, finely chopped or grated
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and finely chopped
  • 3 medium-sized onions peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 red pepper de-seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 butternut squash peeled, de-seeded and diced
  • 500 ml water
  • 400 g tin coconut milk low-fat
  • 400 g tin chickpeas drained
  • 1 bunch fresh coriander chopped
  • 1 lime juiced

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan.
    10 ml vegetable oil
  • When hot, add the curry paste, garlic, ginger, onions and red pepper and cook for 10 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
    10 ml vegetable oil
  • Add butternut squash and water, bring to the boil before turning down the heat to low and simmering for 20 minutes.
    10 ml vegetable oil
  • After the curry has simmered for 20 minutes, add the coconut milk and chickpeas and cook for a further 5 to 10 minutes.
    10 ml vegetable oil
  • Add the lime juice and coriander just before serving with rice.
    10 ml vegetable oil

Notes

This vegetarian curry is a delicious and healthy take on Thai flavors, perfect for cooler evenings.

Nutrition per Serving

Calories: 514kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 14gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 1373mgFiber: 14gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 21617IUVitamin C: 87mgCalcium: 191mgIron: 8mg

Source

Adapted from 101 Square Meals: Easy Recipes for Everyday Life by the Health Service Executive and Safefood, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Original available here.
Image source:
Image from 101 Square Meals by Health Service Executive and Safefood, CC BY 4.0.
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