Thai Pumpkin Red Curry

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (coconut or avocado oil)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
• 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste (adjust for spice preference)
• 1 ½ cups pumpkin (cubed, peeled)
• 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 cup vegetable broth (or water)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
• 1 tsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• ½ cup Thai basil leaves (or cilantro)
• 1 red chili (sliced, optional for extra spice)
• ¼ cup crushed peanuts (or cashews, optional)
• Cooked jasmine rice (for serving)