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Thai Red Curry with Butternut Squash & Chickpeas


  • Author: islamerrick
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Warm, vibrant, and full of creamy flavor, this Thai-inspired red curry is loaded with tender butternut squash, hearty chickpeas, and aromatic spices. With double the servings, it’s perfect for leftovers, meal prep, or feeding your favorite crowd—vegan-friendly with one easy tweak.


Ingredients

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2 tbsp coconut oil

2 medium onions, diced

2 tbsp garlic, minced

2 red bell peppers, sliced

6 cups butternut squash, peeled & diced (about 1 medium squash)

4 tbsp red curry paste

2 cans (13.5 oz. each) coconut milk (about 3 cups)

2 tbsp fish sauce (omit for vegan)

2 limes, juiced and zested

2 cans (14 oz. each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped


Instructions

Sauté Aromatics: Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft and fragrant.

Add Veggies: Stir in bell pepper and butternut squash. Cook 5 minutes.

Add Curry & Coconut Milk: Stir in red curry paste. Pour in coconut milk, fish sauce (if using), lime juice and zest. Mix well.

Simmer: Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes until squash is tender.

Add Chickpeas: Stir in chickpeas and basil. Simmer 5 more minutes.

Serve: Serve hot over rice or noodles. Garnish with extra basil or lime wedges.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Dinner

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Protein: 9g