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Quinoa curry with squash and tahini sauce
Nutritious quinoa curry with creamy tahini sauce

Creamy Tahini & Butternut Squash Quinoa Curry

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
Tahini isn't just for hummus! In this recipe, it blends with coconut milk to create an incredibly rich, nutty, and creamy sauce that coats the roasted squash and quinoa. This dish is a celebration of textures and deep, earthy flavors.
🕒 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 smooth sauce)
  • Roasting pan or large skillet
  • Fine mesh sieve (for quinoa)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Rinse quinoa thoroughly, then cook in double the amount of salted water for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed and grains fluff up.

Tip: Rinsing removes saponins, the natural bitter coating on the seeds.
2 ✓

Cube the squash and sauté in a skillet with half the oil until tender and golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Tip: Searing caramelizes the sugars, making the squash flavor much more intense.
3 ✓

In the remaining oil, sauté minced garlic and ginger. Stir in curry powder, toast for 30 seconds, then pour in the coconut milk.

Tip: Spices are fat-soluble; frying them briefly blooms their flavor.
4 ✓

Lower the heat and whisk in the tahini until completely smooth and creamy.

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

Fold the cooked squash and quinoa back into the sauce. Simmer gently to warm through.

Tip: If it becomes too thick, loosen with a splash of water.
6 ✓

Serve topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro.

Tip: Crunchy seeds add great texture to the creamy dish.

Recipe FAQ

What is tahini?
It's a paste made from toasted, ground sesame seeds. You can find it in the international aisle or health food stores.
The sauce separated. Why?
Tahini can seize up in acidic environments or with sudden heat. Whisking in a teaspoon of cold water often helps smooth it back out.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Quinoa (uncooked)
  • 10 oz Butternut Squash
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut Milk
  • 2 tbsp Tahini Paste
  • 2 tsp Curry Powder
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 inch piece Fresh Ginger
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper