Thai Butternut Squash Curry is a rich vegetarian curry filled with squash, chickpeas, onions, and spinach. Ready in under 45 minutes!
This post and recipe was created for #FallFlavors! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine.

This week I am celebrating fall flavors with a bunch of friends. At the end of this post, just past the recipe, you will find a listing fall inspired recipes and a fun giveaway from the event sponsors.
I love curry, and thai curry is one of my very favorites. It is easy to make at home and the flavors are incredible.
I really like red curry, and used that as a base for my Thai Butternut Squash Curry. I also used a little curry powder and peanut butter to add even more flavor to this dish. This dish is so saucy, rich, sweet, spicy, and creamy.
I like to make this curry without meat, but it is very easy to add in a little chopped chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
I was gifted a beautiful box of produce from Melissa's Produce and it was the best inspiration for my Thai Butternut Squash Curry. I received delicious fall favorites like squash, onions, herbs, sweet potatoes, apples, carrots, and pears!
Ingredients
- Butternut Squash
- Olive or Vegetable Oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Chickpeas
- Red Curry Paste
- Curry Powder
- Peanut Butter
- Coconut Milk
- Soy Sauce
- Salt and Pepper
- Ginger
- Vegetable Broth
- Spinach
- Cilantro
How to Cut a Butternut Squash
- Cut the top and bottom off the squash
- Slice the squash in half
- Using a heavy duty peeler, peel the skin from the outside of the butternut squash
- Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds and strings
- Slice the squash into strips
- Cut the squash into square pieces for Thai Butternut Squash Curry
Instructions
- Place squash, onion, and garlic into a large rimmed skillet. Add oil and cook for about 2 minutes until onion softened.
- While the squash cooks, whisk together curry paste, curry powder, coconut milk, broth, soy sauce, and ginger.
- Add chickpeas and stir.
- Add the curry liquid to the skillet and stir.
- Allow curry to lightly simmer over medium-low heat until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
- During the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the spinach. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over rice with lime wedges (optional), and top Thai Butternut Squash Curry with chopped fresh cilantro.
Looking for More Squash Recipes?
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Thai Butternut Squash Curry
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 medium Butternut Squash, cut into cubes- about 3 ½ cups
- 1 small Onion, sliced into thin strips
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 15 oz can of Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoon Red Curry Paste
- ½ tablespoon Curry Powder
- 1 ½ tablespoon Peanut Butter, creamy
- 14 oz can Coconut Milk
- 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 inch fresh Ginger, grated (or ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
- 2 cups Vegetable Broth
- 3 cups fresh Spinach
- ⅓ cup Cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Place squash, onion, and garlic into a large rimmed skillet. Add oil and cook for about 2 minutes until onion softened.
- While the squash cooks, whisk together curry paste, curry powder, coconut milk, broth, soy sauce, and ginger.
- Add chickpeas and stir.
- Add the curry liquid to the skillet and stir.
- Allow curry to lightly simmer over medium-low heat until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
- During the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the spinach. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over rice with lime wedges (optional), and top with chopped fresh cilantro.
More #FallFlavors Recipes Below:
Appetizers and Snacks
- Caramel Pecan Clusters from An Affair from the Heart
- Carrot Top Hummus from Savory Moments
- Fall Charcuterie Board from Magical Ingredients
- Roasted Red Pepper and Crab Savory Cheesecake from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
- Sweet And Spicy Roasted Nuts from Karen's Kitchen Stories
Breakfast and Baked Goods
- Apple Cranberry Pecan Overnight Oats from Jolene's Recipe Journal
- Cinnamon Apple Bread from Lemon Blossoms
- Sweet Potato Pancakes from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
Soups and Salads
- Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup from Devour Dinner
- Panera Autumn Squash Soup from The Fresh Cooky
- Salmon Salad With Grapes And Pecans from Art of Natural Living
Side Dishes
- Apple Butter Dijon Roasted Brussel Sprouts With Candied Pecans And Green Apple from Soulfully Made
- Butternut Squash And Bacon Risotto from SueBee Homemaker
- Loaded Bacon And Kale Salad from Palatable Pastime
- Roasted Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts And Butternut Squash from Eat Move Make
- Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash from Hostess At Heart
Main Dishes
- Apple Cider Rubbed Pork Chops from That Recipe
- Thai Butternut Squash Curry from Cheese Curd In Paradise
- Butternut Squash Parmesan Pasta from Frugal & Fit
- Grape & Gorgonzola Pizza from The Spiffy Cookie
- Honey Dijon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner from Simple and Savory
- How To Air Fry Pork Tenderloin With Sweet Potatoes from West Via Midwest
Desserts
- Butter Pecan Fudge from Take Two Tapas
- Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake from Fresh April Flours
- Easy Apple Crisp from Life Love and Good Food
- Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies from Books n' Cooks
- French Apple Tart from Jen around the world
- Individual Grape Crumble from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
- Pumpkin Roll from House of Nash Eats
- Pumpkin Snickerdoodles from Family Around The Table
- Slow Cooker Apple Pear Crisp from Blogghetti
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