Butternut Squash, Chickpea & Coconut Curry

I’m really excited to be taking part in the OrganicUnboxed campaign again this January.

As you know, I’m a big advocate of incorporating organic food into your diet where you can, and also getting the message out about how good a plant-based can make you feel. So, I’m thrilled to be spreading the word.

A lovely box of organic products and a big box of veggies from Abel & Cole arrived at my doorstep last week. The challenge was to create a delicious meal using them.

I really wanted to include as many of the gorgeous goodies as possible. Too many to do that, but I tried.

So I made a wholesome and delicious butternut squash, chickpea & coconut curry with a big dollop of Biona chilli peanut butter. Creamy curry, coconut curry with chunky cubes of squash, chickpeas, fragrant spices, a hint of peanut, then topped with more crunchy peanuts.

Very delicious.

I don’t think you can beat scooping up your curry with a flatbread, so I made some quick flatbreads with Marriages Organic Flour. And then finally a fresh and crunchy fennel salad with toasted seeds and a tahini and apple dressing.

Here are a few reasons to support organic:

Organic farming works with the environment as it uses fewer pesticides. It protects and encourages wildlife whilst looking after the health of the soil. Instead of relying on chemicals, organic farmers work with nature to feed the soil and control pests. And, they use crop rotation and clover to build fertility in the soil.

Organic farming uses mainly natural methods, developing a good soil and healthy crops which have stronger natural resistance to pests and diseases, and encourage natural predators to avoid the need for almost all pesticides.

Organic farming releases fewer greenhouse gases and can significantly reduce your carbon footprint.

Organic farmers are helping to look after our wildlife by managing and maintaining habitats, which are a vital part of a successful organic farm. This helps organic farms support up to 50% more wildlife – that’s more of our Great British bees, birds, and butterflies for us all to enjoy!

And, when it comes to organic, you know exactly what’s in your food, put simply, organic food is a more natural choice.

Not only did I use amazing 100% organic ingredients in this curry recipe but, of course, it is also 100% plant-based for Veganuary.

Launched in 2014, Veganuary is a global charity that encourages people to try vegan for January. Veganism is one of the most effective choices a person can make to reduce the suffering of animals, help the planet and improve personal health.

I think initiatives like Veganuary are a fun way of trying out adopting a vegan lifestyle for a month to see how it suits you.

I hope you enjoy this Butternut Squash, Chickpea & Coconut Curry!

Love, Niki xx