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Slow Cooker Squash and Chickpea Curry

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Slow Cooker Squash and Chickpea Curry

Squash and Chickpea Curry
Photography by Matthew Kimura

This recipe makes 8 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per each of 8 servings: about -
cal 217
pro 6 g
total fat 8 g
sat. fat 3 g
carb 32 g
fibre 5 g
chol 0 mg
sodium 543 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 4
iron 11
vit A 50
vit C 23
folate 25

Rich cashew butter makes a special addition to this vegetarian curry dish.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
  • 2 cups diced peeled potatoes
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp minced gingerroot
  • 3 tbsp mild curry paste
  • 1 can light coconut milk
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1/4 cup natural cashew butter or peanut butter
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups packed shredded Swiss chard
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

Preparation

In slow cooker, combine squash, potato and chickpeas.

In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion, garlic and ginger, stirring occasionally, until onion is light golden, about 7 minutes. Add curry paste; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add to slow cooker.

Add coconut milk and stock to slow cooker; stir in cashew butter and salt. Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours or until vegetables are tender.

Stir in Swiss chard and peas. Cover and cook on high for about 15 minutes or until Swiss chard wilts. Sprinkle with coriander.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: December 2006

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