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.

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John Mitzewich
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John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Published on November 18, 2013
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

291 Calories
17g Fat
37g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 291
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 13g 64%
Sodium 632mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 14%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 58mg 64%
Calcium 170mg 13%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 1160mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.