Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry

• From: The Picky Eater

Ingredients

• For the curry:2 cans of chickpeas, drained and washed

• 20 cherry tomatoes, cut in half

• 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks

• 1 red onion, finely chopped

• 4-6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

• 2 Tbs finely chopped parsley (optional if you don’t like parsley)

• 2 Tbs finely chopped cilantro plus more for garnish

• 1 Tbs olive oil

• 1/2 tsp ground cumin

• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric

• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• 2 tsp tomato paste

• 1/2 tsp sugar

• 1.5 tsp sea salt

• 2 cups water

• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

• For the couscous:1 cup whole wheat couscous

• 1 cup vegetable stock

• 1 Tbs Chopped fresh mint

• 2 Tbs Sliced roasted almonds

This curry will warm your bones, stick to your insides, and leave you full and happy.

Directions

• For the curry:Chop your veggies, herbs, and butternut squash. To cut the squash: slice off the top and bottom, and then cut it in half widthwise. Peel both halves. Then cut each half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and chop into cubes.
• Heat oil in a large pot, and add the onion until soft. Add the garlic and cook for about 20 seconds, then add the cumin, tumeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring continuously. Add the paprika, tomato paste, sugar, and the parsley, salt and pepper. Stir.
• Add the tomatoes and the drained chickpeas. Stir and then add the butternut squash and the water, stir and then cover with the lid. Once simmering, turn the heat down to low and cook covered for 35 minutes.
• Cook couscous according to package directions with vegetable stock or water. Once it’s cooked, fluff with a fork and stir in mint and almonds.
• Garnish curry with some cilantro and serve with couscous.