Paleo Pumpkin Curry

Warm up your kitchen with this comforting and flavorful Paleo Pumpkin Curry, a wholesome, dairy-free dish bursting with autumn-inspired goodness. Featuring a velvety combination of pumpkin puree, creamy coconut milk, and aromatic spices like curry powder, turmeric, and coriander, this one-pan recipe is both rich and nourishing. Tender bites of chicken breast and vibrant red bell peppers are perfectly balanced by the earthiness of fresh spinach and a zesty splash of lime juice. Prepared in just 45 minutes, this paleo-friendly meal is as quick as it is satisfying, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this gluten-free and grain-free curry is a celebration of bold flavors and feel-good ingredients. Serve it on its own or pair it with cauliflower rice for an irresistible, low-carb feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon, grated fresh ginger
• 1 medium, sliced red bell pepper
• 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
• 1 13.5-ounce can, full-fat coconut milk
• 1 pound, cut into bite-sized pieces chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups, fresh spinach
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 0.25 cup, chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

In a large pan or skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the sliced red bell pepper to the pan and cook for 3 minutes, until it begins to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the curry powder, ground cumin, coriander powder, turmeric, sea salt, and black pepper, mixing well to coat the vegetables in spices.

Step 6

Add the chicken breast pieces to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken begins to brown.

Step 7

Pour in the pumpkin puree and coconut milk, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and let the curry simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked through.

Step 9

Stir in the fresh spinach and lime juice, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

Step 10

Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Step 11

Enjoy your warm and comforting Paleo Pumpkin Curry!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1646.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1422.5

Total Fat 58.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
Cholesterol 398.6mg	0%
Sodium 8085.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.3g	0%
Total Sugars 50.3g
Protein 137.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 320.9mg	0%
Iron 21.2mg	0%
Potassium 3418.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.0%

Protein: 37.6%

Carbs: 26.4%