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Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw (Squash and Long Beans in Coconut Milk) - Dairy & Nut Free

A creamy and comforting Filipino vegetable stew cooked in coconut milk with kabocha squash (kalabasa) and long beans (sitaw). Naturally dairy-free and nut-free, offering a rich and subtly sweet flavor.

15m prep + 30m cook4 servings
Contains fishDAIRY-freeNUTS-free
300 cal|5g protein|30g carbs|20g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Kabocha Squash
  • 1 cup Long Beans (Sitaw)
  • 2 cups Coconut Milk
  • 1/2 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Ginger
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Cooking Oil

Instructions

  1. 1Peel and cube the kabocha squash. Cut the long beans into 2-inch pieces.
  2. 2Heat cooking oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
  3. 3Add the squash and long beans. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. 4Pour in the coconut milk. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
  5. 5Season with fish sauce (if using), salt, and pepper to taste.
  6. 6Serve hot with rice.

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