Curried Butternut Squash

Curried Butternut Squash is a warm, aromatic dish that features roasted or simmered butternut squash in a fragrant, spiced curry sauce. Common ingredients include butternut squash, coconut milk, curry powder or paste, onions, garlic, and ginger, often finished with fresh herbs like cilantro. While it has roots in South Asian and Southeast Asian cuisines, it has become a popular vegetarian dish worldwide, especially in Western fusion cooking.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates due to the squash, with a moderate amount of healthy fats from coconut milk and minimal protein unless legumes or meat are added. It is an excellent source of vitamin A (as beta-carotene), vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, with a typical serving ranging from 250 to 350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	450 mg
Vitamin A	450 µg RAE
Vitamin C	30 mg
Potassium	500 mg
Manganese	0.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Magnesium	45 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Folate	30 µg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The dish is nutritionally unique for its exceptionally high beta-carotene content, which gives the squash its vibrant orange color and acts as a powerful antioxidant. Culturally, it represents a popular modern fusion, blending the traditional spices of Indian or Thai curries with a squash that is native to the Americas.