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Ginataang Kalabasa (Squash in Coconut Milk)

A creamy and comforting Filipino dish featuring kabocha squash simmered in coconut milk with long beans and spinach. A rich and flavorful vegan option.

50m4 servings
DAIRY-free
320 cal|8g protein|35g carbs|18g fat|7g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 medium Kabocha squash
  • 2 cans Coconut milk
  • 1 cup Long beans (sitaw)
  • 2 cups Spinach
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2.54 cm Ginger
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Peel, deseed, and cube the kabocha squash. Chop the long beans into 2.54 cm pieces.
  2. 2Sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger in a pot until fragrant.
  3. 3Add the kabocha squash and long beans, then pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth.
  4. 4Bring to a simmer and cook until the squash is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  5. 5Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  6. 6Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot over rice.

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