Vegan Ginataang Kalabasa (Squash with Coconut Milk) is an easy Filipino vegetable dish that is so healthy, heartwarming and delicious! This vegetarian soup is best served with steamed rice!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 499kcal
Author: Lainey
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Ingredients
1tablespoonvegetable oil
1medium onionminced
5clovesgarlicminced
1tablespoongingerminced
2cupskalabasakabocha squash, 1-inch cubes
3-4cupswater
1can pure coconut milk*
1teaspoonsalt
1cupmoringa or spinach leaves
2green onionssliced
pinchof pepper
Instructions
Heat a nonstick pot over medium heat and add oil.
Add the onion, garlic and cook until transparent or for about 1 minute.
Then add ginger and cook until fragrant, add the kalabasa squash and cover the pot with a lid and cook for about 5 minutes.
Next, add 3 cups of water and cover until it boils. (Keep in eye on it, you might have to add up to 1 cup of water if the water starts to evaporates)
Next add coconut milk or cream, salt, and allow it to simmer for about 3-5 minutes.
Then add moringa leaves, green onions, and mix until just combined.
Season with salt and a pinch of pepper and serve with steamed rice.