Curried butternut squash and apples

Approx. 175 Calories per serving. Recipe makes 2 servings.

I was feeling chilled tonight and wanted a warm, savory, comfort type of food. While standing with the fridge door open and staring blankly into it (maybe that's why I was chilled??) I decided that squash and apples would taste good together. The cinnamon in the garam masala combined nicely with the squash and the tartness of the apples.

This recipe was enough for 2 main dish servings. If you plan to serve it as a side dish, it would probably make 3-4 servings. I'm looking forward to taking the leftover serving to work for lunch tomorrow - even if I will get scowled at for filling the kitchen with the aroma of curry!

Ingredients

• 2 cups butternut squash
• 1 cup Granny Smith apples
• 1 cup onion
• 1 clove garlic.
• 1 Tbs curry powder
• 1 Tbs garam masala
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup water

Directions

1. Peel the squash and the apples and then dice into 1/2 inch cubes.
2. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
3. Add oil, garlic, curry powder, and garam masala to a skillet.
4. Heat and mix well, until spices release their scent.
5. Add onions and saute until they are coated with curry and start to soften.
6. Add water and squash.
7. Reduce heat and simmer approx. 5 minutes until squash is almost tender.
8. Add apples and simmer (approx. 3 more minutes) until apples and squash are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.