Coconut Pumpkin Stew
So I’m a little late to the game. Pumpkins are so like last October. Duh.
But this evening while trying to organize my photos I came across these pictures and remembered how much I had enjoyed this dish. Then I looked in my recipe notebook and saw I had actually scribbled something that resembled written down the recipe. No small miracle.
Coconut Squash Stew
1 large squash of your choice
(We used what I think is called a Fairy Tale Pumpkin)
1 Red Onion (coarsely chopped)
1 Orange Bell Pepper (coarsely chopped)
1 Clove of Garlic (minced)
1 Can of Coconut Milk
2 Ripe Bananas
1/2 – 1 of Jalapeno
1/4 Tsp Turmeric
Sea Salt to taste
Optional Topping Ideas
Raisins
Cilantro
Spanish Olives
Shredded Coconut
Apple
?
Directions
1. Put small slices in the squash with a knife. Bake in the oven at 350º until easily pierced with a fork. (I bake everything at 350º) About 30-45 minutes.
While the squash is cooking…
2. Sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft in a large pan.
3. In food processor combine the coconut milk, banana, jalapeno, and turmeric. Process until fairly smooth. A few lumps are fine. Add this to the onion mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer over low until squash is done. Add water a bit of water if stew is too thick for your liking.
4. Once squash is done cut into pieces and add to coconut stew mixture.
5. Serve in a bowl and add toppings.
(I topped it with raisins, cilantro, and olives.)
Anyone know if that was a Fairy Tale Pumpkin? Any topping suggestions?
Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn
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Looks yummy!
I love fairy tale pumpkins (they are so magical!:), and yours looks like what I would call a fairy tale pumpkin, but I have no idea if I’m right.
The stew sounds wonderful!
That’s one of the craziest recipe names I’ve heard. It actually sounded good when I read it.
I’ve made something really similar a long time ago, and I remember loving it too. But I, unlike you, didn’t ruin it with olives. BLECH. And…oh, wait. You put bananas in there too?!? Now we’re talking. I’d still pick around those olives though. 😉
OMG! I can’t wait to try this. I searched the image and it appears to me that is a Fair Tale Pumpkin in your photo. I cook soup every Sunday and give almost all of it away to a couple of families with medical crisis and to my family members. They are loving all the different soups I try out on them. LOL! I’ll let you know their feedback. ~Brooke
I love the Fairy Tale Pumpkin. It really looks like Cinderella’s coach.
I would never have thought to add bananas to squash and coconut but this sounds delish. Making this tomorrow
so tropical!!!
My bday is in october so I like to recreate that october vibe whenever I can!
bananas is a genius addition!