When you have some Butternut Squash and want something meatless...Part 1

Husband and I had a lot of red meat lately so we decided to have a couple meatless meals. so here is Part 1:

Chickpea and Butternut Squash Curry

Ingredients

Oil-1 tbs.

Onion, chopped-2 medium <1/2 >

Garlic, chopped - 3-4 cloves <12 >

Butternut Squash, diced- 1 medium <1/4 of 1>

Chickpeas- 1 can <1/2 can>

Curry powder- 2 tbsp.

Coconut Milk- 1/2 can

Water- 2 cups <1/4 cup>

Spinach- 100 gr

Frozen Peas- ½ cup (left out)

Desiccated unsweetened coconut (optional)- 2 tbsp.

Salt- to taste

Instructions

Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large and deep pan and cook chopped onions, garlic and cilantro stalks over low heat for 10 minutes until soft and slightly coloured.

Meanwhile dice your butternut squash to match the size of chickpeas. I leave the skin on as I discovered it cooks very nicely and eliminates a lot of unnecessary work. When the onions are tender add the curry paste and cook for a minute or so stirring the whole time, then add your squash, chickpeas, coconut milk, desiccated coconut, water and a pinch of salt, bring it to a boil by turning the heat up, then turn the heat down to a low-medium and simmer it covered for 35-40 minutes. Stir it occasionally to prevent from burning and add a few splashes of water if it gets too dry.

Start on the rice. Cook your rice in the rice cooker according to the manufacture's instructions.

Test the butternut squash, it should be fork tender by this point but not falling apart. Your curry should be thick so if it's too runny, uncover and let the liquid cook down for a few more minutes. When you are satisfied with the consistency of the curry stir in peas, spinach and cilantro leaves, cover with a lid and take off the heat.

Serve over Cauliflower Rice

I added a can of tomatoes (cuz I loves the tomatoes) and a bell pepper.

This was stupid yum. I love coconut milk and desiccated coconut in my curry. My friends who joined me for dinner enjoyed it as well as did husband. Obviously, a keeper.

Until the next meatless meal...