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One Pot Pumpkin Curry: Quick Vegan Comfort in 30 Minutes
This vibrant vegan pumpkin curry is a quick and comforting dish that comes together in just 30 minutes, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Oil
- 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil (or substitute with vegetable/coconut oil)
Vegetables
- 2 medium Shallots (chopped; yellow onion works in a pinch)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced; fresh is best)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated; ground ginger can be used if fresh isn’t available)
Curry Paste
- 3 tablespoons Thai Red Curry Paste (or green curry paste for a twist)
Pumpkin & Vegetables
- 4 cups Cubed Pumpkin (kabocha/butternut) (or other squash/sweet potatoes)
- 1 can Coconut Milk (almond milk can lighten the dish)
- 14 ounces Extra Firm Tofu (or chickpeas for texture)
Flavorings
- 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (lemon juice works as a substitute)
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Sugar (brown sugar can be used)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (preferably sea or Himalayan salt)
- 2 leaves Kafir Lime Leaf (optional; substitute with lime zest if needed)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped shallots, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add pumpkin, coconut milk, tofu, lime zest, lime juice, sugar, salt, and lime leaves; simmer for 15 minutes until pumpkin is tender.
- Remove lime leaves if used. Serve hot with rice or bread.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lime.