West Indian Vegetable Curry

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
38%
West Indian Vegetable Curry
45 min.
7
96kcal

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If you're looking to spice up your meal routine with a dish that's bursting with flavor and packed with nutritious vegetables, look no further than this delightful West Indian Vegetable Curry! This vibrant and colorful dish is not only vegetarian and vegan, but it is also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary preferences. With its rich medley of fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, this curry is a perfect option for antipasti, starters, or even a satisfying snack or appetizer.

The recipe is easy to follow and can be prepared in just 45 minutes, allowing you to serve up to seven people without a fuss. Each serving comes in at a modest 96 calories, proving that healthy eating doesn't have to be boring. The star ingredients, including fragrant thyme, a kick of habanero pepper, and hearty squashes, come together harmoniously to create a dish that's as comforting as it is exciting. The slow simmer brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetables, while the curry powder infuses each bite with warmth, making it a perfect dish for any time of the year.

So grab your frying pan and Dutch oven, and prepare to embark on a flavorful culinary journey to the Caribbean with this delicious West Indian Vegetable Curry. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups carrots ()
  • 1.5 teaspoons curry powder 
  • tablespoon thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.3 cup spring onion chopped
  •  scotch bonnet peppers 
  • pound hubbard squash cubed peeled
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 1.5 cups plum tomatoes chopped
  • cup bell pepper red chopped
  • cups vegetable stock organic divided (such as Swanson Certified )
  • cup onion yellow chopped
  • cups zucchini halved lengthwise sliced

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  2. Add yellow onion and next 6 ingredients (through garlic) to pan; saut 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  3. Add 1 cup broth, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
  4. Add remaining 1 cup broth and carrot; saut 5 minutes.
  5. Pierce habanero with a fork; add to pan. Stir in squash, tomato, and zucchini; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Discard habanero; simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts

Calories96kcal
Protein12.47%
Fat23.7%
Carbs63.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
51.55
Glycemic Load
2.86
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.885652086009%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.34mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.62mg
Isorhamnetin
1.15mg
Kaempferol
0.31mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
5.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:95.82kcal
4.79%
Fat:2.84g
4.36%
Saturated Fat:0.45g
2.8%
Carbohydrates:17.18g
5.73%
Net Carbohydrates:11.57g
4.21%
Sugar:8.99g
9.99%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:631.97mg
27.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.36g
6.72%
Vitamin A:6398.46IU
127.97%
Vitamin C:58.74mg
71.2%
Fiber:5.61g
22.44%
Manganese:0.42mg
21.12%
Vitamin K:20.73µg
19.74%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
19.19%
Potassium:654.92mg
18.71%
Folate:53.26µg
13.31%
Magnesium:39.28mg
9.82%
Vitamin E:1.36mg
9.04%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.88%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
7.96%
Phosphorus:73.12mg
7.31%
Vitamin B3:1.42mg
7.09%
Copper:0.14mg
7.05%
Iron:1.21mg
6.72%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.92%
Calcium:48.86mg
4.89%
Zinc:0.56mg
3.73%
Selenium:0.88µg
1.25%
Source:My Recipes