Butternut Squash Lentil Curry

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry brown lentils
  • 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed (1 inch pieces)
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tbs coconut oil
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 tbs red curry paste
  • 2 tsp of curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp tumeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • dash of cinnamon
  • dash of pepper
  • 1/3 cup full fat coconut milk

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400. Place the squash cubes on an oiled baking sheet and drizzle with a little oil salt and pepper. Roasted for about 20 minutes. Or until fork tender. Remove from oven.

Cook the lentils in a large pot of boiling water for about 20 minutes (or until tender). Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet over medium heat saute’ the onion in the coconut oil. Cook for about 5 minutes. Add the cooked squash and vegetable broth. Let the mixture simmer for about 8-10 minutes. Reduce heat. With an immersion blender blend everything together. (you can also use a blender for this).

Add curry paste, curry powder, tumeric, cinnamon, salt, and coconut milk to the pan. Mix well to combine. Add cooked lentils.

Serve over some cooked brown rice.