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Thai Pumpkin Curry

Silky pumpkin and coconut broth spiked with red curry paste, garlic, and a squeeze of lime. Served over rice or with crusty bread to soak up every drop.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
280
Protein
9g
Thai Pumpkin Curry
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
  • 3 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 can (15 oz), drained canned chickpeas
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 whole (juiced) lime
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium. Add minced garlic and red curry paste, stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Pour in coconut milk and pumpkin puree, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  3. 3

    Add sliced mushrooms and drained chickpeas. Stir, then simmer for 8 minutes until mushrooms soften and curry darkens slightly.

  4. 4

    Stir in fish sauce and lime juice. Taste and adjust salt, heat, or acid as needed.

  5. 5

    Serve in bowls over steamed rice or with crusty bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro, Thai basil, or sliced red chili if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (10–12 inch)
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • can opener
  • knife and cutting board

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