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Butternut Squash and Green Beans in a Coconut-Milk Curry

This vibrant butternut squash and green bean coconut curry is a wonderful example of how simple, plant-based ingredients can create a deeply satisfying meal. The sweetness of the tender squash pairs beautifully with the earthy snap of fresh green beans, all brought together in a velvety coconut milk sauce. It is a light yet nourishing vegan dish that celebrates clean flavours and contrasting textures, making it a fantastic addition to your midweek repertoire.

To finish the dish, a traditional tempering of hot oil, mustard seeds, and toasted cashews adds an aromatic crunch that elevates the curry to a professional standard. This technique, known as a tadka, provides a savoury depth that complements the creamy base. Serve this fragrant curry alongside fluffy basmati rice or warm flatbreads for a wholesome and comforting dinner that is as nutritious as it is delicious.

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Ingredients for Butternut Squash and Green Beans in a Coconut-Milk Curry

  • 230g butternut squash, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes

  • 120ml water

  • Sal

  • 230g green beans, trimmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces

  • 240ml canned coconut milk

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil

  • 1/4 teaspoons mustard seeds

  • 2 medium green serrano chillies, minced

  • 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped cashews

Place the cubed squash in a medium saucepan with the water and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to medium, cover, and steam until the squash is tender, about 6 minutes. Remove the squash with a slotted spoon and then add the green beans to the pan. Repeat the process, topping up the water if needed.

Return the squash to the pan with the green beans and any remaining cooking liquid. Add the coconut milk and a little more salt if necessary. Bring to a boil and immediately turn the heat down to low. Simmer the curry, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes—don’t allow the mixture to come to a rolling boil or it will curdle. Do not stir because the squash may start disintegrating; shake the pan if you need to mix the ingredients.

Transfer the curry to a serving dish.

Make the tadka: Heat the oil in a small skillet or butter warmer over high heat. When the oil begins to smoke, add the mustard seeds, covering the pan with a lid or spatter screen. After the mustard seeds stop sputtering, add the chillies and cashews and shake the pan over medium heat until the cashews are toasted and lightly browned. Pour this over the curry and serve.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 28 Enero 2026 | Publicado originalmente

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