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Coconut-Ginger Lentil & Winter Squash Curry

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Servings: 10

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    3 cups (750 mL) diced winter squash (butternut, kabocha, or acorn)

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) salt

    2 tsp (10 mL) black pepper, fine ground

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) coconut oil

    1 cup (250 mL) onion, diced

    ¼ cup (60 mL) garlic, minced

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh ginger, grated

    2 tsp (10 mL) turmeric

    1 tsp (5 mL) garam masala

    1 tsp (5 mL) coriander

    ½ tsp (2 mL) cayenne

    3 cups (750 mL) whole red lentils, rinsed

    6 cups (1.5 L) vegetable broth

    1 can (14 oz/398 mL) full-fat coconut milk

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) tamarind paste (or 2 Tbsp (30 mL) lime juice)

    ¼ cup (60 mL) chopped cilantro or Thai basil (for garnish)

    Optional Garnish:

    toasted coconut flakes

    chopped cashews


Directions

  1. Toss winter squash with oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in a combi oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes, until caramelized.
  2. Heat coconut oil in a rondeau over medium to high heat. Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add turmeric, garam masala, coriander, and cayenne, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
  3. Add lentils, broth, and coconut milk. Cover and simmer for 16-17 minutes, until lentils are tender.
  4. Fold in roasted squash and tamarind paste. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Garnish with cilantro or Thai basil, and optionally coconut and/or cashews.
  6. Serve as a soup/stew, with steamed basmati rice and naan, or as a cross-utilization tool to create creative dishes like loaded fries or a loaded baked potato.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 ¼ cups (310 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 360
  • Total Fat 13 g
  • Saturated Fat 8 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Carbohydrates 47 g
  • Dietary Fibre 8 g
  • Sugar 4 g
  • Protein 16 g
  • Sodium 1170 mg
  • Potassium 550 mg
  • Folate 130 mcg