Butternut Squash Coconut Curry

Name: Butternut Squash Coconut Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups Butternut Squash Cubes; 15 oz Cannellini Beans; 0.25 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 15 oz Coconut Milk; 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro; 0.25 tsp Ground Turmeric; 0.5 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Salt; 1 cup Water; 0.5 tsp Whole Cumin Seed

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Butternut Squash Coconut Curry is a warming, gently spiced stew where sweet squash simmers with mustard and cumin seeds, turmeric, and a hint of cayenne. Enriched with silky coconut milk and finished with tender cannellini beans and fresh cilantro, it’s hearty yet light, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or relaxed weekend meal.

Prep10 mins
Cook25 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Place the squash, water, olive oil, salt, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cayenne pepper, and turmeric in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring now and then, until the squash is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
2

Stir the coconut milk and beans into the squash mixture; simmer until the flavors come together, about 10 minutes. Serve the curry topped with cilantro.