A delicious curry with sweet butternut squash, beans and hearty potatoes spiked with some zingy Caribbean heat. This could easily be a one pot wonder or served with rice or a side salad.
Potatoes are often given a hard time in the healthy living world, mainly because of the fear of the buzz word ‘carbs’ and the faddy diets that forbid you to let them pass your lips. They used to be such a staple in British cooking and I think is rather unfair that they’ve been given such a bad reputation and become neglected.
Sales of fresh potatoes are at an all-time low in the UK and this trend is set to continue. This is a real shame. Potatoes are extremely versatile, there are so many ways to cook them to make them more exciting and they lend themselves easily to so many dishes. I’ve partnered up with Love Potatoes who are aiming to raise the profile of potatoes in the UK as part of their ‘Potatoes: More Than a Bit on the Side’ campaign.
- 1 red onion
- Thumb size piece of ginger , grated
- 1 clove of garlic , minced
- 2 cups diced butternut squash
- 3 cups diced maris piper potatoes
- 3 roasted red peppers , sliced
- 400 g black beans
- 400 g tinned tomatoes
- 100 ml vegetable stock
- 3 tbsp jerk paste
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- juice of 1 lime
- 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
- Bunch of fresh coriander to garnish , chopped
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Dice the red onion and cook for 5 minutes in a little oil in a deep saucepan. Add in the grated ginger and minced garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes.
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Add the butternut squash, potatoes and the jerk paste and thyme to the pan. Cook for another few minutes until the paste becomes aromatic.
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Pour in the vegetable stock, tomatoes, honey, lime juice and bring to a simmer. Leave to cook on a medium heat for 20-25 minutes.
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Stir in the black beans and roasted red peppers and cook for a further 5 minutes.
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Before serving stir through the chopped coriander for freshness.
A curry is a brilliant way to get more veggies into your diet and this one isn’t going to let you down on that front. Packed full of butternut squash and roasted red peppers the potatoes give this flavoursome curry a bigger nutritional boost. Not only are they are a fabulous source of fibre and potassium they’re also gluten-free and naturally fat-free. They add a healthy bulk to meals without any added nasties, additives or saturated fat.
I normally eat this straight from the saucepan with nothing else because it’s a very hearty curry. However, it would be great paired with rice and a mango salsa which would work well with those beautiful jerk spices.
Do you eat potatoes? If not, why? What are your favourite ways to use and cook with them?
*This recipe was commissioned by Love Potatoes, but all opinions are my own.
This looks delicious. I love adding potatoes to curry or stews as it adds bulk to the meal. Butternut squash is my favourite and since discovering I can cook it in the slow cooker. I’m a changed woman!!
What a yummy recipe. Adding potatoes to curries us a fantastic way to add body and good value. Butternut squash is my all time favourite and now I know I can cook it in the slow cooker it’s changed how I cook with it. I will give this one I try soon
I love the sound of this! All of my favourite flavours and we love jerk curries here too. I might have to add some chicken on the side for my husband (men!) but it would be perfect for me. Pinning to try asap!
I think the more than a bit on the side campaign is awesome as they rae right – potatotes are being a little bit neglected. I always have a a couple of packs of potatoes in my pantry as we use them soooooooo much.
This looks delicious! The kind of dish you want to comfort eat on a cold wintery day, I wouldn’t add much spice in mine though as I don’t eat spicy food but my husband would add it lol
Oh this looks devine, I love a good curry!! Your food photography always amazes me, it’s so pretty!!!
This looks lovely we love a good curry. I love your photography too amazing images.
Oh this looks yummy! Definitely a recipe for next weeks meal plan xx
My goodness this just looks so scrummy at the moment!! Bright, vibrant soul food that is ideal for this time of year! H x
I don’t get the bad rep potatoes have now. I love potatoes! As you said they are so versatile. I adore jacket potato. They are brilliant for just picking a topping and off you go. I could eat it daily for a week and still not have the same meal.
This looks great. I love dishes centred around potatoes.
This sounds delicious and I really need to incorporate more veg into my diet. I love potatoes and don’t think I would survive without a healthy dose of carbs every day!
Oh wow, this looks lush. I’m totally making this nest week!
This looks and sounds delicious – definitely adding this to my list of things to try making!
Love the sound of this, I’m a big fan of anything with black beans and I love potatoes. Pinning this 🙂
I’ll have to try this. It sounds really tasty. I love curries with potatoes in. I’m shocked by the facts you presented about the decline in sales of potatoes. That really surprised me x
I love potatoes in curry.
Looks delicious!! I’m not a fan of beans but I’d definitely try this x