Squash And Coconut Milk Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 acorn squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
8 ounces green beans, cut into 3-inch pieces
8 ounces cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons white sugar

Preparation

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and onion. Cook until garlic begins to brown, about 5 min.
Add squash, coconut milk, and green beans to skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until squash is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in shrimp and tofu, then season to taste with salt, pepper, and sugar.