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Curried Butter Beans

Delicious Curried Butter Beans: A Quick Vegan Delight

Curried Butter Beans are a quick, creamy, and nutritious vegan dish that can be prepared in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil Can be replaced with vegetable oil
  • 2 medium Shallots Use yellow onions if shallots are unavailable
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is best
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger Ground ginger can be an acceptable substitute
  • 400 grams Tinned Butter Beans Swap for cannellini beans or chickpeas if needed
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 70 grams Spinach Can be substituted with fresh kale or Swiss chard
  • 250 ml Coconut Milk Light coconut milk is a low-fat alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Puree Canned diced tomatoes can work if blended first
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder Switch to garam masala for a different flavor
  • 0.5 lime Lime Lemon juice can also be used
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes Adjust to your personal taste

Equipment

  • Large Pan

Method
 

Steps to Prepare
  1. In a large pan, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and cook until translucent. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add tomato puree with a splash of water, stir in curry powder and butter beans (with the tin water), tossing gently for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Pour in coconut milk, season with salt, and bring to a simmer. Cook for a couple of minutes until heated through and creamy.
  4. Stir in chopped spinach, squeeze fresh lime juice, and sprinkle with chili flakes. Adjust seasoning if desired.
  5. Serve hot over rice or with crusty sourdough bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead, allowing flavors to deepen for an even tastier meal when reheated.

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