Masala Winter Squash

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Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
  • 5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 1 dried chilies or 1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder (more to suit your taste)
  • 1 cup chopped tomato (fresh or canned, reserving liquid)
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 lbs peeled winter squash, cut into 1 inch cubes (butternut or pumpkin)
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Place onions and garlic into food processor bowl and grind until it is turns into a paste.
  2. Add oil to a saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add garlic-onion paste, salt, pepper and curry and saute for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally and allow the onions to brown.
  3. Add drained tomatoes, chili and squash to the skillet. Stir in in 1/4 cup of water or reserved liquid from canned tomatoes if using. Cover and adjust heat so that you achieve a low simmer. Stir occasionally, adding more liquid as needed. Squash should be tender and ready to serve in 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

486 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.7g 15% DV
Total Fat 36.5g 47% DV
Carbs 39.3g 14% DV
Fiber 16g 57% DV
Sugar 5.3g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10052.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 534.3mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 112mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 13.1mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 169.3mg 13% DV
Iron 6.3mg 35% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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