Filipino-Style Ginataang Kalabasa with Brown Rice

Ginataang kalabasa is a Filipino way of cooking squash — simmered gently in coconut milk with garlic and ginger until it turns soft and the sauce thickens just slightly. Spinach stirred in at the end adds color and a mild, leafy contrast to the sweetness of the squash.

Squash and spinach are both potassium-rich, and we kept this version deliberately light on salt — using light coconut milk, a low-sodium broth, and black pepper as the main seasoning instead of fish sauce or added salt, which makes it a genuinely low-sodium option for anyone watching their intake.

Serve it warm over brown rice so the coconut broth has something to soak into. It's a gentle, comforting dish that doesn't need much else alongside it — maybe a wedge of lime if you want a little extra brightness.