June 11, 2019
Kabocha Kaddo
This dish boasts a richly spiced and savory lamb meat sauce that is served over a lightly sweetened Kabocha squash (or pumpkin). It is balanced by a sharp and tangy yogurt sauce. This is a bit high in starch so it is best reserved for special occasions.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
Roasted Sauash:
- 2 lb kabocha squash or pumpkin, if in season
- 1/8 cup avocado oil
- 1/4 cup lakanto sweetener
Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup yogurt full fat Greek
- 1 garlic clove riced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Lamb Tomato Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves sliced thin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 lb ground lamb
Garnish:
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cut the squash in half and Remove seeds. Cut each half into quarters to produce eight long slices.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and toss the squash with oil and sweetener. Bake covered with foil until tender, about 45 minutes to an hour.
- Mix together yogurt and riced garlic in a bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a large saucepan, heat two tablespoons of oil and cook the onions until lightly translucent and just beginning to brown. Add the sliced garlic, coriander, cinnamon sticks, salt, and pepper. Mix and cook until the spices are fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add ground lamb and cook until no pink remains, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Lower heat and cook until the sauce reduces, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.
- To serve, plate the yogurt sauce, add a slice of squash, and top with meat sauce. Garnish with fresh mint.
Notes
All components of this dish can be made ahead of time. The flavors in the meat sauce and yogurt meld better over time. I like to prepare the sauces the day before and roast the squash just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Kabocha Kaddo
Amount per Serving
Calories
300
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Cholesterol
45
mg
15
%
Sodium
425
mg
18
%
Potassium
707
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
17
g
6
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
1647
IU
33
%
Vitamin C
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
116
mg
12
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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