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High Protein Pumpkin Curry

Recipe by Mason Fit
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High Protein Pumpkin Curry

About This Recipe

A protein and fiber packed curry made with tender chicken, root vegetables, and a creamy spiced pumpkin sauce.

Ingredients

  • 15 oz can Pumpkin puree
  • 14 oz can Light coconut milk
  • 2 cups Chicken bone broth
  • 2 tbsp (42g) White miso paste
  • 2 tbsp (36g) Thai yellow curry paste
  • 2 tbsp Coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Fish sauce
  • 32 oz (2 lb) Boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 16 oz bag Frozen root vegetables (or sweet potatoes/carrots)
  • 3 cups (for serving) Steamed jasmine rice
  • for serving Thai basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Add everything except chicken and frozen veggies to large Dutch oven. Stir to combine.
  2. Add chicken and veggies, stir.
  3. Cover, bake at 350°F for 2 hours.
  4. Transfer chicken to bowl, shred, return to pot.
  5. Salt to taste.
  6. Serve: 1/2 cup rice + 2 cups curry, topped with Thai basil, chili crisp, lime juice, crispy shallots.

💡 Notes & Tips

  • No Dutch oven? Use slow cooker on high for 2-3 hours.
  • Seasoning blend of white miso + yellow curry paste + maple + coconut aminos + fish sauce = signature flavor.
  • Each serving has 39g protein and 8g fiber with only 480 cal (incl. rice).
Source: This recipe is from Mason Fit. Recipe by Mason Woodruff via masonfit.com. Used with attribution. Full original recipe with photos and notes available at the source link.
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