Massaman Butternut Squash Curry
A rich and flavorful Massaman curry made with butternut squash, coconut cream, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a hearty and satisfying main dish.
Details
- Author: CuisineSavvy
- Cuisine: Thai
- Course: Main Dish
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Tags: #vegan, #glutenfree, #curry, #butternutsquash, #comfortfood
Nutritional Values
This Massaman curry is rich in vitamins and fiber from butternut squash, spinach, and sugar snap peas. The use of coconut oil and coconut cream provides healthy fats, while almonds add a good source of protein and vitamin E.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal | -- |
| Total Fat | 18 g | -- |
| Saturated Fat | 12 g | -- |
| Monounsaturated Fat | -- | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | -- | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | -- |
| Sodium | 300 mg | -- |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45 g | -- |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g | -- |
| Total Sugars | 12 g | -- |
| Protein | 6 g | -- |
Ingredients
2 tbsp coconut oil; 3 tsp massaman curry paste; 100g coconut cream; 500g butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into 4cm cubes; 300ml vegetable stock or water; 2 tsp soy sauce (or fish sauce for non-vegetarian); 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp clear honey; 50g sugar snap peas, roughly chopped; 50g spinach, roughly chopped; 20g almonds, roasted and roughly crushed; Bunch fresh coriander, leaves roughly chopped; Freshly cooked rice to serve (optional); Fresh lime juice (optional)
Instructions
Melt the coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add the curry paste and fry for 1 minute, then stir in the coconut cream. Add the cubed butternut squash, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until lightly colored. Pour in the stock or water, add the soy sauce (or fish sauce), bay leaves, and honey, then cover and simmer for 25 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the sauce has reduced. Remove from the heat, stir in the sugar snap peas and spinach, then cover with a lid or foil and leave to stand for 2 minutes. The heat of the curry will cook them lightly. Sprinkle the curry with the crushed almonds and coriander, then serve on its own or with brown rice on the side to soak up the rich sauce. Squeeze over a little fresh lime juice at the end to give a citrus lift if desired.
External Recipes
- Massaman Butternut Squash Curry (Health Score: 80)
Allergens
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HealthScore: 85
The health score is high due to the nutrient-dense ingredients such as butternut squash, spinach, and almonds. The dish is rich in fiber, vitamins, and healthy fats, making it an excellent choice for a nutritious meal.