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Butternut Squash Quinoa Curry with Tahini
Nutritious quinoa curry with butternut squash and tahini

Butternut squash & quinoa curry with tahini

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Main Courses
Tahini (sesame paste) isn't just for hummus! In this recipe, blended with coconut milk, it creates an incredibly rich, nutty, and creamy sauce that coats the roasted squash and quinoa. This dish is a celebration of textures and deep, earthy flavours.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Middle Eastern Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Whisk (for a lump-free sauce)
  • Baking tray or large frying pan
  • Sieve for the quinoa

Allergen Information

⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Thoroughly rinse the quinoa, then cook in twice the amount of salted water for approx. 15 minutes, until the water evaporates and the grains open up.

Tip: Rinsing removes the bitter compounds from the surface of the seeds.
2 ✓

Dice the butternut squash and fry in a pan with half the oil until soft and golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Tip: Frying caramelises the sugars, making the squash flavour much more intense.
3 ✓

Sauté the chopped garlic and ginger in the remaining oil. Sprinkle over the curry powder, fry for half a minute, then pour in the coconut milk.

Tip: Spices dissolve in fat, so this is how you get the most out of them.
4 ✓

Lower the heat and stir the tahini into the sauce. Stir until completely smooth and creamy.

Tip: Tahini acts as a natural emulsifier, thickening and enriching the sauce.
5 ✓

Fold the fried squash and cooked quinoa back into the sauce. Warm through together.

Tip: If too thick, you can loosen it with a little water.
6 ✓

Serve sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and fresh coriander.

Tip: The crunchy sesame seeds add texture to the creamy dish.

Recipe FAQ

What is tahini?
A paste made from toasted, ground sesame seeds. Available in health food shops or larger supermarkets.
The sauce split, why?
Tahini can seize up in an acidic environment or from sudden heat. Mix in a little cold water; that often helps to smooth it out.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Quinoa
  • 300 g Butternut Squash
  • 400 ml Coconut Milk
  • 30 g Tahini Paste (Sesame Paste)
  • 2 tsp Curry Powder
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 10 g Fresh Ginger
  • 20 ml Olive Oil
  • 10 g Fresh Coriander
  • 10 g Sesame Seeds
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper