One Pot Squash Curry

Serves 4
Prep time 15 minutes
Cook time 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons of red curry paste
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 2 leeks, sliced, just the white parts
• 1 medium spiced spicy chili pepper, sliced
• 2 cups of pumpkin, peeled, sliced and cubed
• 1 cup of coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons of coconut aminos
• 2 tablespoons of cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup of chickpeas, strained
• 4 figs, quartered for garnish
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a pot or deep skillet, add olive oil, leeks and spicy chili pepper
2. Let leeks caramelize for 15 minutes, adding a bit of water if necessary to avoid drying out or burning
3. Add chili paste and coconut cream
4. Mix until chili paste is dissolved
5. Add all other ingredients except chickpeas and figs
6. Cook on medium heat until pumpkin is cooked through but not falling apart, about 20 minutes
7. Add chickpeas
8. Salt and pepper to taste
9. Serve and garnish with figs