Butternut Squash Curry
This butternut squash curry is a one-skillet vegetarian meal combining roasted squash, coconut milk, and warm spices like curry powder and cumin. It's inexpensive, ready in under 30 minutes, and naturally cozy and filling.
This butternut squash curry is a one-skillet vegetarian meal combining roasted squash, coconut milk, and warm spices like curry powder and cumin. It's inexpensive, ready in under 30 minutes, and naturally cozy and filling.
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Peel and dice the butternut squash into ½-inch pieces. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.
Heat a large skillet over medium. Add the olive oil, onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for a few minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Add the curry powder and cumin and sauté for one minute more.
Add the diced tomatoes and water to the skillet. Stir to combine and dissolve any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet.
Add the diced butternut squash and stir to combine. Place a lid on the skillet and let the squash simmer in the sauce for about 10 minutes, or just until fork-tender.
Add the coconut milk to the skillet, stir to combine, and heat through.
Once the sauce is hot again, add the fresh spinach. Stir to combine and allow the spinach to wilt in the hot sauce. Season the curry to taste with salt, then enjoy!
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave, stirring occasionally.
Yes. The curry tastes even better the next day as flavors meld. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, then reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.
Use garam masala (1 Tbsp) for a warmer spice profile, or a blend of 1 tsp turmeric, ½ tsp coriander, and ½ tsp fenugreek for a milder flavor.
Yes, use about 3 cups canned puree or diced squash. Skip step 1 and add it in step 4; reduce simmering time to 5 minutes since it's pre-cooked.
Serve over steamed rice, jasmine rice, or naan bread to soak up the creamy coconut sauce.
Yes, all ingredients are naturally gluten-free. Double-check curry powder and coconut milk labels if you have celiac disease.
