RED CURRY BUTTERNUT SQUASH

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This lovely red curry butternut squash is sweet, spicy, and mysterious. This turkey-friendly side dish won't be everyone's cup of tea, but for those at the table that let it work its magic, it promises to be one of their favorite parts of the meal.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bunch green onions
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon red curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon red curry paste
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
1 (3 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
¼ cup torn fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Chop green onions, reserving about 1 tablespoon chopped green onion tops for garnish. Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or heavy saucepan over medium heat; saute larger portion of green onions, tomato paste, red curry powder, cumin, and red curry paste in the hot oil until green onions and seasonings sizzle and give off a toasted smell, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic into green onion mixture; saute until garlic is fragrant, about 1 more minute.
  • Pour coconut milk into Dutch oven and stir until thoroughly combined. Mix fish sauce and brown sugar into coconut milk sauce, stirring to dissolve brown sugar. Bring sauce to a simmer.
  • Stir butternut squash cubes into sauce, turn heat to medium-low, and cover with a lid. Gently stir every 5 minutes until squash are tender, about 20 minutes. Watch carefully, squash overcooks easily. Stir basil leaves into butternut squash. Taste for salt and spiciness and adjust seasoning if needed. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with reserved green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 631.9 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

Narayan Basnet
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This curry was delicious! I especially loved the hint of sweetness from the coconut milk.


Chad Lisle
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I love this recipe! The curry is flavorful and the squash is perfectly roasted. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Jakiya Nuri
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This curry was easy to make and packed with flavor. The butternut squash was perfectly roasted and the curry sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Maliksajid Ali
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but this curry was amazing! The squash was perfectly roasted and the curry sauce was creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


George Twist
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This curry was delicious! The squash was perfectly tender and the curry sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Mueez Ali
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I love this recipe! The curry is flavorful and the squash is perfectly roasted. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Lydia Johanna
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This recipe is a keeper! The curry was flavorful and the squash was perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.


ROBERT Purcell
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Yum! This curry was so good! The squash was tender and flavorful, and the curry sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Chukwuemeka Wisdom
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This curry was easy to make and packed with flavor. The butternut squash was roasted to perfection and the curry sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Ayaz Muhammad
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Just made this for dinner and it was a hit! The curry was creamy and flavorful, and the squash was perfectly tender. I added a bit of chicken to the curry and it was delicious.


Koushik Raj
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I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but this curry changed my mind! The curry was creamy and flavorful, and the squash was perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.


oreto nation
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This was my first time making butternut squash curry and it turned out amazing! The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The curry was flavorful and the squash was tender and delicious.


Dorothy Cronk
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Loved this recipe! The curry was creamy and flavorful, and the squash was perfectly roasted. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Venus Jean
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This recipe was easy to follow and the curry turned out great! I used a medium butternut squash and it was the perfect amount for two servings. Will definitely be making this again.


Bryanna Angeles
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This butternut squash curry was delightful! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the squash was perfectly tender. I especially loved the hint of sweetness from the coconut milk.