Name: Vegetarian Pumpkin Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup / 240 ml canned light coconut milk , divided use; 2 Tbsp. vegetarian red curry paste; 2 cups / 480 ml low-sodium organic vegetable (or chicken) broth; ½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt); 1 lb. / 460 g raw pumpkin, cut into large cubes (about 3½ cups); ½ medium red bell pepper, sliced; 4 kaffir lime leaves (optional); ½ cup / 20 g chopped fresh basil; 1 Tbsp. black sesame seeds; 1 Tbsp. unsweetened shredded coconut; 3 cups / 390 g cooked brown rice, hot

Forget the curry takeout — our vegetarian pumpkin curry recipe makes it easy to prepare and oh-so delicious.

This simple dish of pumpkin, bell peppers, fragrant fresh basil, and coconut milk is ready in just 25 minutes.

Pro tip: If you have an Asian market in your area, you will be able to find kaffir lime leaves and Thai basil (which you can use instead of regular basil). You can also swap 1 to 2 tsp. finely grated lime peel (lime zest) or lemongrass in place of kaffir lime leaves.

5 from 2 votes

Vegetarian Pumpkin Curry

This simple dish of pumpkin, bell peppers, fragrant fresh basil, and coconut milk is ready in just 25 minutes.

Course main

Keyword vegetarian

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Servings 4 servings, approx. 1½ cups each

Calories 227 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup / 240 ml canned light coconut milk , divided use
2 Tbsp. vegetarian red curry paste
2 cups / 480 ml low-sodium organic vegetable (or chicken) broth
½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
1 lb. / 460 g raw pumpkin, cut into large cubes (about 3½ cups)
½ medium red bell pepper, sliced
4 kaffir lime leaves (optional)
½ cup / 20 g chopped fresh basil
1 Tbsp. black sesame seeds
1 Tbsp. unsweetened shredded coconut
3 cups / 390 g cooked brown rice, hot

Instructions

Heat coconut milk and red curry paste in medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until well mixed.
Add broth, salt, pumpkin, bell pepper, and lime leaves if desired. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally for 10 to 12 minutes, or until pumpkin softens.
Add basil, sesame seeds (if desired), and coconut (if desired); cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove lime leaves.
Place ½ cup of rice in each of four serving bowls and top with pumpkin mixture.