Description
Looking for a cozy and healthy dinner idea? This Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry is your answer. Creamy coconut milk, tender squash, and protein-rich chickpeas come together with the best spice mix to create a flavorful, easy dinner. It’s perfect for anyone wanting a quick, plant-based comfort food meal. Great for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or introducing more vegetarian options into your routine. If you’re after a quick dinner, healthy vegetarian curry, or flavorful Indian-inspired dish, this one ticks all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 can full-fat coconut milk
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
2. Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add curry powder, cumin, and paprika. Stir for 1 minute to toast the spices.
4. Add butternut squash, chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, and coconut milk. Stir well to combine.
5. Bring the curry to a gentle boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes or until the squash is fork-tender.
6. Optional: Use an immersion blender to blend part of the curry for a creamier consistency.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
For more heat, add ¼ teaspoon of cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes.
This curry thickens over time, so thin leftovers with water or coconut milk when reheating.
Frozen butternut squash works great and cuts down prep time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy curry, vegetarian dinner, butternut squash recipe, healthy curry, chickpea curry