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Pumpkin Curry Recipe
This Pumpkin Curry is a different and super healthy twist on a classic Thai Curry. Bonus--it's secretly so easy to make with the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavor. Sub in butternut squash instead of pumpkin in this versatile and simple one-pot-meal all Fall long.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pie pumpkin or butternut squash cut into ½-inch cubes
- 2 Tbsp. oil avocado or olive, divided
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño thinly sliced, optional
- 1 small white onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 Tbsp. ginger paste or finely minced fresh
- 3 Tbsp. red curry paste mild
- 30 oz. canned coconut milk one can full-fat, one can lite
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce regular sodium
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. garam masala
- 1 tsp. salt to taste
- ½ tsp. black pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice freshly squeezed
For Serving:
- Cilantro finely chopped
- ½ cup cashews roasted and salted, finely chopped
- Basmati rice cooked
Instructions
- Cut Pumpkin into Cubes: Peel the pumpkin or butternut squash using a potato peeler or knife, remove the seeds, and then cut into ½-1 inch cubes. You should end up with roughly 4 cups.1 lb. pie pumpkin or butternut squash
- Saute Vegetables: Add 1 tablespoon of oil and the sliced bell pepper and jalapeno (if using) to a large pot or Dutch oven and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Remove the peppers from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Add the additional tablespoon of oil and the onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes.2 Tbsp. oil, 1 red bell pepper, 1 jalapeño, 1 small white onion
- Add Seasonings and Pumpkin: Add the garlic, ginger, curry paste, garam masala, salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for another 1-2 minutes. Add the cubed pumpkin, stir to coat in the seasonings, and cook for 4-5 minutes.4 cloves garlic, 1 Tbsp. ginger paste, 3 Tbsp. red curry paste, 1 tsp. garam masala, 1 tsp. salt, ½ tsp. black pepper
- Boil and Simmer: Pour in the milk, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring everything to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.30 oz. canned coconut milk, 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- Blend Half and Serve: Remove 2 cups of pumpkin cubes using a slotted spoon and blend what is left in the pot using an immersion blender. (Alternatively, you can transfer what remains into a high-speed blender and puree until smooth.) Add the cubes and peppers back into the pot with the lime juice. Serve the curry over basmati rice and sprinkle with chopped cashews and cilantro.2 Tbsp. lime juice, Cilantro, ½ cup cashews, Basmati rice
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Notes
*Nutrition information is calculated with 1 can full-fat and 1 can lite coconut milk. No cashews or rice is included.
Meal Prep and Storage
- How to prep ahead: You can chop the veggies and leave them in a bag in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- How to store: Let the curry cool to room temperature, then keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
- How to freeze: You can freeze your leftover curry for up to 3-4 months. Again, be sure it's at room temperature, and then place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before transferring to the freezer.
- How to reheat: If refrigerated, you can reheat the curry on the stovetop (this is the recommended method). You can use the microwave to quickly reheat it. If frozen, let it thaw in the refrigerator and then reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 531mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 9826IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 3mg