Doctor Teaches 18 People This One-Pot Plant-Based Meal

In this replay from my live cooking class, I walk 18 people step-by-step through how to cook an easy one-pot plant-based dish. This cozy one pot roasted butternut squash curry is simple enough for any weeknight. Ingredients For the curry stew –1 butternut squash, peeled + cubed (or frozen cubed butternut squash---use half for stew and half for roasting) –1 red bell pepper, diced –½ onion, diced –1 medium sweet potato, peeled + chopped (or frozen sweet potato) –1 can chickpeas, rinsed + drained –1 tbsp tomato paste –½ cup fire-roasted tomatoes –4–6 cups vegetable broth (add more for thinner stew) –1 cup full-fat coconut milk For roasted squash topping --Remaining half of butternut squash, cubed –Drizzle avocado oil (or other high heat oil) –Pinch salt Seasonings –Salt to taste –1 tbsp smoked paprika –1–2 tsp curry powder –1 tsp onion powder –½ tsp garlic powder To finish –Juice of 1 lime –Fresh cilantro –Coconut yogurt (optional) –Chili crunch or chili flakes (optional) Instructions 1. Roast the squash topping Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss half of the cubed butternut squash with oil. Spread on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper. Roast 25–30 minutes until carmalized and tender. Once cooked season with salt and set aside for topping 2. Build the base In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion and bell pepper for 3–5 minutes until softened. Add tomato paste and spices. Cook for 1 minute to deepen flavor, adding a little oil if needed so spices don’t burn. 3. Add vegetables Add fire-roasted tomatoes and cook 5 minutes until deep red, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining butternut squash and sweet potato. Mix well so everything is coated. 4. Simmer Pour in vegetable broth( just enough to cover mid point of veggies). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook 20–25 minutes, until vegetables are tender. 5. Finish Stir in coconut milk and simmer 5 more minutes. Squeeze in fresh lime juice to brighten everything. 6. Serve Taste and adjust salt. Serve warm and garnish with roasted squash, cilantro, coconut yogurt, and chili crunch if desired. Printable recipe here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O... In this recipe, we use butternut squash two ways — simmered into the curry for creaminess and roasted in the oven for a sweet, cozy topping. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:03 Cutting veggies 03:18 Roasting Squash 04:01 Searing Veggies 06:08 Adding Seasoning 07:46 Answering questions 8:12 Making the Curry Stew 13:14 Adding Beans 16:12 Adding Flavor 20:12 Plating and Taste Test Cook with me live I go live on YouTube to cook simple, nourishing plant-based meals you can actually make at home. If you enjoy calm, cozy cooking — you’re in the right place. We go live every other Wednesday. Next live: Feb 25, 2026 ALL MY LINKS: https://stan.store/Chefshaylamd Shop My Favorite Kitchen Tools & Pantry Ingredient: https://amzn.to/3Mj5g2P FAQ: What kind of doctor am I? Internal medicine and obesity medicine doctor who is now a plant based personal chef. I love cooking and sharing how plant based food can be fun, flavorful, and healthy. SOCIALS: instagram:   / chefshaylamd   tiktok:   / chefshaylamd