Pumpkin Coconut Curry Rice Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 plum tomatoes, diced
  • 1 15 oz. can pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 large pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup coconut milk, not sweetened
  • 2 cups vegetable broth, low sodium
  • 2 cups butternut squash, chopped into bite sized pieces
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped plus more for garnish
  • 3 cups cooked rice for serving
  • 1 lb. Cubed chicken, pork or tofu(optional)

Preparation

  1. Heat olive oil in large dutch oven over medium heat. Brown chicken, pork or tofu, if using, on all sides, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside leaving behind any oil drippings and browned bits. Add the onion and red bell pepper and saute 3 min. or until beginning to soften. Add the ginger, garlic and tomatoes and saute another 2 min. Add pumpkin puree, curry powder and cayenne pepper to pan and cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring often, until puree is lightly browned.
  2. Add broth and coconut milk and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the butternut squash(and chicken) at this time and simmer for another 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in lime juice and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over the rice. Garnish with more cilantro if desired.

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Grain
  • Vegetable
  • MHealthy

Nutrition Information

Serving Size
1 1/2 cups
Serves
4
Calories
314.00
Total Fat (g)
5.60
Saturated Fat (g)
1.60
Sodium (mg)
797.00
Total Carbohydrates (g)
62.20
Dietary Fiber (g)
8.30
Protein (g)
6.50