Butternut Squash Curry

This butternut squash curry is easy, inexpensive and so deliciously warm, cozy, and filling. It's the perfect vegetarian comfort meal!

Ingredients

• 1 15oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes ($1.09)
• 1 13.5oz can full-fat coconut milk ($2.29)
• 2 lbs. butternut squash (about 4 cups diced) ($1.78)
• 1 yellow onion ($0.37)
• 2 cloves garlic ($0.16)
• 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger ($0.30)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.32)
• 1 Tbsp curry powder ($0.30)
• 1 tsp ground cumin ($0.10)
• 1/2 cup water ($0.00)
• 2 oz. fresh spinach ($0.50)
• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste) ($0.02)

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and dice the butternut squash into ½-inch pieces. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet over medium. Add the olive oil, onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for a few minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Add the curry powder and cumin and sauté for one minute more.

3. 3

   Add the diced tomatoes and water to the skillet. Stir to combine and dissolve any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet.

4. 4

   Add the diced butternut squash and stir to combine. Place a lid on the skillet and let the squash simmer in the sauce for about 10 minutes, or just until fork-tender.

5. 5

   Add the coconut milk to the skillet, stir to combine, and heat through.

6. 6

   Once the sauce is hot again, add the fresh spinach. Stir to combine and allow the spinach to wilt in the hot sauce. Season the curry to taste with salt, then enjoy!