Coconut Milk Stew with Squash, Shrimp, and Tofu
This Filipino-inspired stew combines tender acorn squash and green beans with creamy coconut milk, fragrant ginger, garlic, and onion. Cooked shrimp and extra-firm tofu add substance, while a touch of sugar balances the savory, peppery broth; serve it on its own or spooned over jasmine rice for a satisfying meal.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Coconut Milk Stew with Squash, Shrimp, and Tofu, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 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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- 54
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and onion. Cook until the garlic begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add squash, coconut milk, and green beans to the skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until the squash is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in shrimp and tofu, then season to taste with salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Calories 361.0 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 24.8 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 38.35 g 14%
- Total Fat 11.25 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 4.5 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 118.4 mg High 39%
- Sodium 151.75 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 5.85 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 11.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 410.3 mg Good Source 32%
- Iron 3.2 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 682.4 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 39.25 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 19.0 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 1.1 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Coconut Milk Stew with Squash, Shrimp, and Tofu is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Acorn Squash, Black Pepper, Butter, and Coconut Milk. Each serving provides about 361.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Coconut Milk Stew with Squash, Shrimp, and Tofu made of?
- The main ingredients are Acorn Squash, Black Pepper, Butter, Coconut Milk, Cooked Shrimp. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Coconut Milk Stew with Squash, Shrimp, and Tofu?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 361.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Coconut Milk Stew with Squash, Shrimp, and Tofu easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Coconut Milk Stew with Squash, Shrimp, and Tofu healthy?
- Coconut Milk Stew with Squash, Shrimp, and Tofu has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 361.0 calories and 24.8 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 151.75 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.5 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Soy, Garlic 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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