Coconut Pumpkin, Butter Bean & Spinach Curry
This creamy curry balances sweet pumpkin with tender butter beans and earthy spinach, all bathed in rich coconut milk and aromatic curry paste. The flavors meld into a gentle heat and silky sauce that’s comforting yet bright with fresh cilantro. Serve Coconut Pumpkin, Butter Bean & Spinach Curry for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed vegetarian gathering.
- Prep10 hrs
- Cook11 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Coconut Pumpkin, Butter Bean & Spinach Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add the onion, stirring. Cook, stirring, until the onion softens and starts to brown, about 8 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the curry paste and cook for 2 minutes more.
- 3
Add the coconut milk water and pumpkin, bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the pumpkin is almost tender, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the butter beans and keep simmering until the pumpkin is tender, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in the spinach and cilantro.
- 6
Simmer a few more minutes to reheat, and serve.
- Calories 358.55 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 8.93 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 45.11 g 16%
- Total Fat 15.82 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 3.81 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 425.51 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 15.53 g Good Source 55%
- Total Sugars 12.21 g --
- Added Sugars 1.69 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 335.78 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 4.53 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 675.51 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 828.54 mcg Good Source 92%
- Vitamin C 14.33 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 1.11 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Coconut Pumpkin, Butter Bean & Spinach Curry is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 21 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Coconut Milk, Curry Paste, Fresh Cilantro, and Lima Beans. Each serving provides about 358.55 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Coconut Pumpkin, Butter Bean & Spinach Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Coconut Milk, Curry Paste, Fresh Cilantro, Lima Beans, Onion. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Coconut Pumpkin, Butter Bean & Spinach Curry?
- About 21 hrs in total: 10 hrs to prepare and 11 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 358.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Coconut Pumpkin, Butter Bean & Spinach Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Coconut Pumpkin, Butter Bean & Spinach Curry healthy?
- Coconut Pumpkin, Butter Bean & Spinach Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 358.55 calories and 8.93 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 425.51 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.81 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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