Lamb Curry with Winter Squash

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Serve this lamb curry with a steamed grain like brown rice, millet or whole-wheat couscous for soaking up the sauce. Or try a pile of al dente braised curly kale—its frilly leaves catch and hold the sauce nicely. If you prefer things spicier, use a hot Madras-style curry powder and add an extra Scotch bonnet pepper or two.

Liana Krissoff

Updated on April 18, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Lamb & Winter Squash Curry — Photo: Leigh Beisch

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

5 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 (13 ounce) can coconut milk
¾ cup canned diced fire-roasted tomatoes
½ cup water
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
¾ teaspoon salt
2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder or leg, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1-inch pieces)
1-2 whole Scotch bonnet or habanero peppers
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Directions

Combine coconut milk, tomatoes, water, curry powder, thyme and salt in a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in lamb and squash, pressing down so they're almost covered with the liquid. Cut two side slits in pepper(s); nestle into the liquid. Cover and cook until the lamb and squash are tender, about 5 hours on High or 8 hours on Low.
Discard the pepper(s) and serve topped with scallions.

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Equipment

6-qt. slow cooker

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

334	Calories
19g	Fat
16g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups
Calories 334
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 26g	52%
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 14g	70%
Cholesterol 74mg	25%
Vitamin A 10180IU	204%
Sodium 452mg	20%
Potassium 824mg	18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.