Butternut Squash and Coconut Curry with Chick Pea & Lentils
Serves 4 - 6
Prep Time 5 - 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 - 35 minutes
Ingredients
2 x packs of Green Isle Diced Butternut Squash 340g
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4cm piece of fresh ginger, finely grated
1 x 400g tin of coconut milk
200g red lentils
1.75 litre hot vegetable stock
1 x 400g tin of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
¼ teaspoon of salt
A couple of handfuls of fresh baby spinach (optional)
Juice of 1 lime
Method
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In a large deep saucepan, heat the oil and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
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Add the curry paste and fresh ginger and cook for 30 seconds before adding the butternut squash and red lentils mixing well.
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Add the coconut milk, stock and chickpeas and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are cooked and the curry has thickened. Add the salt if needed and stir well
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Remove from the heat and stir in the spinach and the lime juice. Serve with basmati rice or naan bread.