Rich, hearty red Thai inspired peanut curry with sweet potatoes and chickpeas – the perfect plant based meal for anyone who loves a good take on red Thai curry! Ready in just about 30 minutes on the stovetop.
1inchfresh piece gingerpeeled and grated (or minced)
2cupspeeled chopped sweet potatoabout 1 medium - large potato or 2 small
1 ½tablespoonsred curry paste
3tablespoonpeanut butter
1(14 ounce) cancoconut milk
½cupvegetable brothor water
1 ½tablespoonssoy sauceor tamari or coconut aminos
1limejuiced
½teaspoonground turmeric
¼teaspoonground coriander
½teaspoonKosher saltto taste
1largered bell pepperjulienne cut
1small bunchlacinato kalechopped (about 1 ½ cups)
1(14 ounce) canchickpeasdrained and rinsed
For Serving and Garnish
riceor quinoa or cauliflower rice
cilantro
green onions
chopped roasted peanuts
Instructions
In large pot over medium heat, add oil, garlic, ginger, and cook for about 1 minute. Add chopped sweet potato, curry paste and peanut butter, stirring to coat and cook for about 2 minutes.
Add in coconut milk, broth (or water), soy sauce, juice of lime, ground turmeric, ground coriander and salt. Stir and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add in bell pepper and simmer for another 5-10 minutes – until potatoes are soft. Stir in chopped lacinato kale and chickpeas, and warm for another 3-4 minutes. Taste test for more salt, or add in some optional heat with a pinch of cayenne.
Serve with rice, quinoa or even cauliflower rice. Garnish with cilantro, chopped peanuts.
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Notes
STORAGE - store leftovers in covered container in fridge, best enjoyed within 3 days.FREEZE - use an airtight container (or something like Stasher bag) and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator and reheat on stovetop on low.Nutrition info does not include rice or garnishes.