Curry Spiced Winter Squash

15 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 14 cup pumpkin seeds, raw, shelled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 lbs winter squash, peeled, seeded, cut int 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
  • 12 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 12 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 12 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth
  • 4 cups brown rice, cooked, hot
  • 2 cups bananas, sliced (optional condiment)
  • 2 cups pineapple chunks (optional condiment)
  • 2 cups green onions, sliced (optional condiment)
  • 2 cups chutney, any flavor (optional condiment)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large skillet toast pumpkin seeds over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until puffed & lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2
    Watch them carefully as the seeds might pop in the skillet!
  3. 3
    Remove from skillet & set aside.
  4. 4
    In the same skillet, cook & stir ginger in hot oil over medium heat for 1 minute.
  5. 5
    Increase heat to medium-high & add squash, cooking 3 to 5 minutes or until squash starts to brown.
  6. 6
    Add cranberries, cinnamon, coriander, cumin & curry powder, & cook another minute.
  7. 7
    Carefully add broth to squash mixture.
  8. 8
    Bring to boiling, then reduce heat & cook, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until squash is tender, but not mushy.
  9. 9
    Serve spooned over rice & sprinkled with pumpkin seeds, & don't forget to pass the condiments!

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