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Curried Butter Beans

Creamy Curried Butter Beans Ready in Just 20 Minutes

Enjoy a quick, delicious vegan dish with comforting flavors—Curried Butter Beans that are creamy and high in protein.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian, Vegan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil Can substitute with olive oil.
  • 1 large Shallot Finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger Grated, ground ginger can be used.
  • 400 grams Tinned Butter Beans Drained; can substitute with cannellini or chickpeas.
For the Sauce
  • 250 ml Coconut Milk Light coconut milk can reduce richness.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Purée Use crushed tomatoes if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder Adjust according to taste.
For the Finish
  • 70 grams Spinach Chopped.
  • ½ whole Lime Squeezed.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes Adjust to preference.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil over medium heat. Once shimmering, add 1 finely chopped shallot, sautéing for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger, cooking until fragrant for around 1–2 minutes.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of tomato purée to the skillet, followed by a splash of water to loosen the mixture.
  4. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of curry powder and gently fold in a drained can of butter beans.
  5. Let everything come together as you stir to coat the beans and allow them to absorb the aromatic mixture for about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Pour in 250ml of coconut milk and a pinch of salt, stirring to combine. Turn the heat to medium-high and let the mixture come to a gentle bubble for about 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in 70g of chopped spinach until wilted, which will only take about 1 minute.
  8. Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the dish and sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of chili flakes.
  9. Taste the Curried Butter Beans and adjust the seasoning before removing from heat.
  10. Serve hot over steamed rice or crusty sourdough bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a creamier texture, mash a portion of the butter beans before adding spinach.

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