Who says you can’t enjoy pumpkin after Autumn? I love pumpkin and I say when you love something, and it’s good for you, you enjoy it whenever you please by golly!
PUMPKIN COCONUT CURRY
Recipe by Jentry Lee Hull adapted from BBC Good Food
Yields 4-6 Servings
CURRY INGREDIENTS
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3-4 garlic cloves, pressed and finely minced
- 1 15oz. can light organic coconut milk
- 1 15oz. can organic pumpkin puree
- 3 Tbsp. red curry paste (I used Thai Kitchen)
- 1 cup vegetable broth + more to thin (if desired)
- Juice from 2 limes
- 1 Tbsp. maple syrup, optional
- ½ cup dry red lentils, picked thru and rinsed
- 1 tsp. cardamom
- 1 tsp. turmeric
- 1 tsp. cayenne
ADDED VEGGIES
- 4 zucchini squash or yellow squash, sliced
- 3 large handfuls baby greens (kale, collards, spinach)
- pinch of pink Himalayan salt
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar (4% acidity), optional
CURRY DIRECTIONS
- In a large sauce pan, over medium heat, water/broth sauté onion for 5 or so minutes, or until caramelized and tender.
- Add minced garlic, stir and cook another minute or so.
- Stir in remaining ingredients, reduce heat and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until lentils are cooked.
- Season to taste and enjoy with sautéed zucchini and greens.
VEGGIE DIRECTIONS
- Once curry is ready, cook zucchini and greens in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Start by adding a layer of sliced zucchini/yellow squash. Slice squash lengthwise then into ¼ in slices.
- Brown squash on both sides, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Incorporate greens, stir and cook for a couple minutes until greens are wilted and bright green.
- Remove from heat, season with salt, pepper flakes and balsamic.
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5:30AM Sunrise Danville Womens only class – Coach Briana – AMRAP ATTACK!
5:30AM Sunrise Danville Mens only class – Coach Joel – AMRAP ATTACK!
6AM Sunup Moraga Co-Ed class – Coach James – There and Back Again!
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11:00AM Cytosport Advanced Boot Camp – Coach Briana (private class)