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Savory Curried Butter Beans

This rich and creamy curried butter beans recipe features tender butter beans simmered in a fragrant coconut-tomato curry sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, meal prep, or healthy comfort food that's naturally vegan and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian-inspired
Servings 4 people
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or neutral vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder or red curry paste
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
  • a pinch cayenne pepper or chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained with some liquid reserved
  • 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup chopped spinach or kale (optional)
  • 0.5 lime juice of
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • for garnish fresh cilantro or parsley

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in curry powder, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Toast the spices for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add the tomato paste and a splash of water, stirring well to combine.
  • Add the butter beans with some of their liquid and the coconut milk. Stir gently and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the chopped greens and lime juice. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the greens are wilted.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 480mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g
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