Coconut Squash Recipe

Name: Coconut Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp Olive Oil; 1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 2-3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 Onion, chopped; 1 inch knob Ginger, minced; 1 Acorn Squash, peeled and cubed; 1 1/3 Cups Coconut Milk (approximately 10 oz); 1 Tsp Curry Powder; 2 Tsp Dried Basil; 1 Tsp Valencia Orange Peel; Salt and Pepper; 2 Cups Green Beans in 2 inch pieces; 12 oz Tofu (fried, if desired); Garnishes, see below

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Onion, chopped
1 inch knob Ginger, minced
1 Acorn Squash, peeled and cubed
1 1/3 Cups Coconut Milk (approximately 10 oz)
1 Tsp Curry Powder
2 Tsp Dried Basil
1 Tsp Valencia Orange Peel
Salt and Pepper
2 Cups Green Beans in 2 inch pieces
12 oz Tofu (fried, if desired)
Garnishes, see below

1
Heat olive oil with red pepper flakes and garlic until aromatic.
2
Add onion and minced ginger, saute.
3
Add squash and coconut milk with a little water. Add curry powder, dried basil, salt, pepper, and Valencia orange peel.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat and simmer until squash is just tender.
6
Add green beans and tofu.
7
Return to boil just before serving.
8
Good as a soup or with rice. Garnish with red pepper flakes, fresh basil, toasted coconut, or roasted squash seeds. If roasting squash seeds, coat with 1 tsp canola oil, 2 tsp sugar, 1 tsp orange peel, and 1/2 tsp nutmeg.
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Nutrition:
10
283 calories, 20.1g total fat, 14.0g saturated fat, 21.7g total carbohydrates, 5.7g dietary fiber, 10.3g protein

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp Olive Oil, 1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes, 2-3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 Onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Coconut Squash falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut Squash

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