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Thai Style Peanut Sweet Potato Curry with Chickpeas

Course: Entree
Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Keyword: sweet potato chickpea curry, thai peanut curry, vegan chickpea curry
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 366kcal
Author: Ashley
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.
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch fresh piece ginger peeled and grated (or minced)
  • 2 cups peeled chopped sweet potato about 1 medium - large potato or 2 small
  • 1 ½ tablespoons red curry paste
  • 3 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • ½ cup vegetable broth or water
  • 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce or tamari or coconut aminos
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt to taste
  • 1 large red bell pepper julienne cut
  • 1 small bunch lacinato kale chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas drained and rinsed

For Serving and Garnish

  • rice or 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 635mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 8321IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 5mg