Best 6 Thai Style Butternut Squash Curry Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors that is Thai-style butternut squash curry, a captivating blend of sweet, savory, and aromatic spices. This delectable dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual spectacle with its vibrant colors and textures. Prepared with fresh butternut squash, creamy coconut milk, and an array of aromatic herbs and spices, this curry invites you on a culinary journey to the heart of Thailand. Embark on this delectable adventure with our meticulously crafted recipes, offering variations to suit every palate and dietary preference. From the classic full-flavored curry to a vegan-friendly version, and even a tantalizingly spicy rendition for those seeking a fiery kick, these recipes cater to diverse tastes and dietary choices. Prepare to be enthralled by the harmonious fusion of flavors in this enchanting Thai-style butternut squash curry.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

THAI-INSPIRED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH COCONUT MILK



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This Thai-style butternut squash soup is soothing and flavorful, and the heat from the curry and Sriracha will warm you right up.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Soups

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium yellow onions, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, very roughly chopped
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh ginger, from a 2-inch knob
2½ lb pre-cut butternut squash (or one 3-lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed)
3 large carrots, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 cups chicken broth, best quality such as Swanson
1½ tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
2 - 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 (14-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk (preferably not low fat)
Juice of half a lime, plus more limes for serving
¼ teaspoon salt
Sriracha sauce, for drizzling
4 scallions, thinly sliced
¾ cup salted peanuts, roughly chopped
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Do not brown; reduce heat if necessary.
  • Add the squash, carrots, broth, fish sauce, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of the curry paste. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Using a hand-held immersion blender, purée the soup until silky smooth. (Alternatively, cool the soup slightly, then purée in a blender in batches, making sure to leave the hole in the lid open to allow the steam to escape.) Stir in the coconut milk, lime juice, and salt (if the coconut milk is solidified, use the immersion blender to mix it in). Bring to a simmer, then taste and adjust the seasonings, adding the remaining tablespoon of curry paste if more heat is desired. Ladle the soup into bowls. Drizzle with the Sriracha and garnish with the scallions, peanuts, and cilantro, if using.
  • Make Ahead: This soup can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator. Keep in mind that the soup will thicken up quite a bit as it cools, so you'll need to add a bit of water or broth to thin it back to the right consistency upon reheating.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The soup can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost the soup in the refrigerator for 12 hours and then reheat it on the stovetop over medium heat until hot. (It may thicken up a bit while in the freezer; if so, just thin it out with a bit of water or broth while reheating.)

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowl (not including garnishes), Calories 307, Fat 17 g, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sugar 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Sodium 658 mg, Cholesterol 6 mg

THAI BUTTERNUT SQUASH RED CURRY



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Ultra creamy and delicious Thai inspired butternut squash red curry that is creamy, spicy, rich, and comforting! The sweet butternut squash pairs beautifully with all the red curry spices.

Provided by Marzia

Categories     30 Minute Meals

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoons coconut oil (or any oil really)
1 large shallots, chopped (or 2 small)
2-2 ½ cups diced butternut squash (about 1.5 pounds)
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2-3 tablespoons red curry paste
½ tablespoon yellow curry powder
1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
¾ cup vegetables or chicken broth
2 teaspoons fish sauce (omit for vegans/vegetarians)
2 teaspoons sugar
3-4 cups fresh baby spinach
basmati rice, crushed cashews/ peanuts, cilantro, lime wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add the shallots and saute them for 5-6 minutes or until they just begin to get golden. Add the butternut squash and grated ginger, stir to coat with the oil.
  • Add the red curry paste, yellow curry powder and stir until all the butternut squash is nicely coated. Continue to cook the curry paste for 2-3 minutes or until it's fragrant. Add the broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, and sugar. Let the sauce come to a simmer before covering. Lower the heat and allow the squash to cook all the way through, about 12-18 minutes. You'll know it's done when you can easily pierce the butternut squash with the tip of a knife. Stir in the baby spinach and allow it to wilt.
  • Serve with basmati rice topped with crushed nuts, cilantro, and lime wedges.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CURRY



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Serve this butternut squash curry with rice.

Provided by Dan Denardo

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Curries     Vegetarian

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 medium butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
1 medium red onion, diced
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 ¼ cups vegetable broth
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
½ tablespoon ground coriander

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add squash to the hot oil; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add onion and curry paste; cook and stir for 4 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth, cover, and cook until squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir tomatoes, chickpeas, salt, and pepper into the pot and cook until heated through, about 4 minutes. Stir in Greek yogurt and coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 418.5 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

THAI INSPIRED SPICY CURRY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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Love Thai flavors and I felt they would be a perfect match to play off the richness of a butternut squash soup. Curry, coconut, spicy are a wonderful to balance the richness of the squash. The first time I made it was kind of an accident. I was trying to make the traditional soup but when I tasted it lacked something. I looked to see how I could punch up the flavor. First I added the curry, I had some leftover red curry paste I made, added coconut milk and I felt I had something special. Like many soups and stews the flavor is better the following day. Enjoy!

Provided by JohnSned

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chili moritas, or more to taste
1 large white onion, diced
5 carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 cloves garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons red curry paste, or to taste
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 large butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and diced
1 quart chicken stock
1 quart water
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Heat a large heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat; add olive oil. Cook and stir chili moritas in the hot oil until chili moritas are puffed and softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper into chili moritas and cook until onion is translucent, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir curry paste and paprika into chili-onion mixture until coated. Add butternut squash; cook and stir until squash is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Pour chicken stock, water, and coconut milk into squash mixture; add bay leaves. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until squash is softened, about 1 hour.
  • Pour squash mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

THAI INSPIRED BUTTERNUT SQUASH CURRY



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This is my take on a vegetarian curry. You can make it as mild or spicy as you like by just adjusting the amount of green curry paste. Remember one of the keys to a great curry is proper seasoning so make sure you taste and adjust as needed.

Provided by Jencathen

Categories     Curries

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium size butternut squash (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 small head cauliflower (broken into small florets)
1 medium zucchini (cut into 1-inch cubes)
5 garlic cloves (minced)
2 -3 shallots (thin rings)
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
1/2 cup broth (vegetable or chicken)
green curry paste
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a 12" skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and saute until shallots are translucent. Be careful to NOT burn the garlic.
  • Add 1/2 the can of coconut milk and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes.
  • Add curry paste to the coconut milk in the skillet. For milder sauce use 2 teaspoons of the paste. For hotter use 1 tbsp or more.
  • Once the paste incorporates into the coconut milk add the remaining 1/2 can of coconut milk and the broth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well.
  • Add the cauliflower to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil and then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the squash and the zucchini to the pan and return to a boil. Lower the heat again to a simmer and cook until all the vegetables are tender for about 15-20 minutes longer.
  • Be sure to stir the mixture periodically. If you find that the vegetables are not cooking fast enough, cover the pan in the last 10 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust season accordingly.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.1, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 257.7, Carbohydrate 49.8, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 15, Protein 8.1

THAI SQUASH & PINEAPPLE CURRY



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Try this curry with a touch of Thai flavours, ready in 30 minutes

Provided by Jo Pratt

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil
1 onion, chopped
4 tsp Thai red curry paste
medium butternut squash (about 500g/1lb 2oz) peeled, deseeded and cut into chunks
½ x 400ml / 14 fl oz can reduced-fat coconut milk
200ml vegetable stock
140g frozen green beans
237g can pineapple chunks in natural juice, drained
coriander leaves, chopped, and leaves to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a wok or pan. Fry the onion for 5 mins until softened. Stir in the red curry paste, then add the squash, coconut milk and stock. Simmer for 15-20 mins until the squash is tender. After 10 mins cooking, tip in the green beans.
  • Stir in the pineapple and coriander, cooking for just a few mins until the pineapple heats through. Sprinkle with the coriander leaves and serve the curry in bowls with noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

Tips:

- For a creamy and flavorful curry, use full-fat coconut milk. - If you don't have red curry paste, you can substitute another type of curry paste, such as green or yellow. - To make the curry spicier, add more red curry paste or a diced chili pepper. - If you don't have butternut squash, you can use another type of winter squash, such as pumpkin or kabocha. - For a vegan curry, use tofu or tempeh instead of chicken. - Serve the curry with rice, noodles, or roti.

Conclusion:

This Thai-style butternut squash curry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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